Statewide; fuel tax evasion midwestern region auditing and enforcement activities (HUTE)

The Federal Highway Administration awarded the State of South Dakota Office of the Governor $114,030 on August 18, 2026, under the Fuel Tax Evasion-Intergovernmental Enforcement Effort program (CFDA 20.240) to conduct statewide fuel tax evasion auditing and enforcement activities in the Midwestern region.

The award funds expanded intergovernmental auditing and enforcement efforts across South Dakota to reduce federal and state fuel tax evasion. The recipient, the State of South Dakota Office of the Governor, administers the grant and coordinates among public agencies to implement joint enforcement strategies. Performance occurs statewide across South Dakota, with a period of performance extending through December 31, 2029.

The program prioritizes proposals involving collaboration among multiple public agencies and applies scoring criteria that include completeness of application, enforcement potential, innovation, intergovernmental inclusion, and risk of success. Participating agencies must maintain records of expenditures and accomplishments. FHWA and the Internal Revenue Service jointly recommend and approve projects and require states to enter into project agreements with FHWA.

Project description

Fuel tax evasion midwestern region auditing and enforcement activities (HUTE); statewide