More than half the game wardens surveyed by state auditors from the Legislative Audit Division said they feared retaliation from leadership in Helena and complained that the agency was turned into an arm of county law enforcement.
An audit of Montana’s Fish, Wildlife and Parks Enforcement Division paints a picture of employee dissatisfaction, retaliation and fear, while leaders within the department could not provide any human resources
Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Division audit turns up substantial problems with the culture, including fear and intimidation, while finding virtually no human resources department paperwork.
Auditors said that multiple interviews with staff members in the enforcement division said a change in morale can be traced to a decision to centralize management in 2020.
Auditors said that multiple interviews with staff members in the enforcement division said a change in morale can be traced to a decision to centralize management in 2020.