# Facilities Improvement and Repair

**Agency:** Interior  
**Account:** Education Construction  
**Source document:** Bureau of Indian Education · p. 45  
**Vintage:** President's Budget PB2027  
**Canonical URL:** https://hitchintel.com/budget/interior/facilities-improvement-and-repair  

> **Trust:** parsed from the agency Congressional Justification. Approximate, **not summable**, verify at the cited page.

## Funding ($M)

| Fiscal year | Basis | Amount |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FY2026 | enacted | 41.3 |
| FY2027 | request | 35.4 |

## Interior discretionary budget authority (OMB PBDB — authoritative)

FY2027 $18.80B, FY2026 $17.30B. This is the agency total, not a sum of the parsed lines.


## What this funds

Facilities Improvement and Repair (FI&R) - The Facilities Improvement and Repair (FI&R) funds are used to improve the safety and functionality of facilities on school campuses. BIE will continue to maximize the utility and prolong the useful life of education buildings by improving or rehabilitating facilities as part of a comprehensive approach that includes major and minor facility improvement, facility condition assessments, targeted projects, and In coordination with the BIA Division of Facilities Management and Construction DFMC and in support of BIE's status as a separate Bureau, BIE's Division of Facilities and Safety Management (DFSM) continues to transition into the lead role in program oversight, direction, technical assistance, and directing project management at schools. Technical assistance is provided to Tribal and BIE customers in planning, design, construction, and renovation. This includes full-time government employees, Public Health Service (PHS) officers, and other necessary expenses to support the program. Major Improvement and Repair (MI&R) program funds support the abatement of critical deficiencies exceeding $250,000 that do not require facility replacement. Major FI&R projects improve the safety and functionality of facilities and repair or replace major capital equipment, and in doing so, move facilities and sites closer to a status of fair or good condition as measured by the Facility Condition Index (FCI). Funds will be used to correct priority deficiencies, beginning with critical safety & health issues, and as assessed using the IA Supplemental Project Scoring Guidelines for 5-year Capital Improvement Planning. Correction of these items is critical for BIE's compliance with accessibility requirements, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and other life safety code requirements. These funds may also be used to address outstanding demolition and abatement projects, and design of FI&R projects. These projects will advance BIE's ability to provide a healthy, safe, and positive environment for students and staff, allow accessibility to up-to-date technologies, enhance student learning capabilities, and improve the FCI of individual buildings and school sites. Additional expected outcomes include improved costs and efficiencies by designing and installing high-performance, energy-efficient building These funds are primarily for serious health and safety deficiencies existing in the backlog or identified in an annual health and safety inspection with completed abatement plans that are not included in the annual The deficiencies identified for correction are in the following categories: 1) critical health and safety deficiencies and 2) mechanical, electrical, and other building systems, including grounds improvements. Funds for the abatement of identified deficiencies will be in accordance with accessibility requirements, EPA requirements, NFPA, and other applicable safety code requirements. Prioritization of deficiencies is based on project scoring criteria incorporated into the Indian Affairs - Facility Management System (IA-FMS). Final project lists will be developed by BIE and local school facilities staff working with each school location to identify deficiencies. The work will be accomplished Funds are used to complete a comprehensive condition assessment, inventory validation, and system of record updates for all BIE real property assets on a three-year cycle. The BIE real property portfolio for education facilities, including academic and housing quarters, consists of approximately 21.4 million gross square feet in just over 3,000 facilities located at 179 sites in 23 States. The condition assessments identify new and validate existing deficiencies in IA-FMS to facilitate the allocation of resources to help maintain BIE real property portfolio assets at an operational level and extend the useful life of the asset. Facilities inspections include standard elements identified, such as fire and life safety, HVAC systems, electrical systems, structural integrity, and other elements. Assets include building and housing units, recreation facilities, water and power facilities, storage facilities, garages (employee housing and non- housing structures), and other ancillary support systems for school infrastructure. Funds are used for space reduction activities in the education program. The asset portfolio and Space Management Plan (SMP), contains a five-year space reduction plan, which is the vehicle for implementing the space goals through consolidation, colocation, and disposal of assets. The goal of space management is achieved by eliminating unnecessary space while maintaining facilities to meet mission- related needs. The SMP identifies BIE-owned assets nationwide that have been determined to be more than program needs and are not considered viable for continued use by consolidation or renovation. Subsequently, these assets have been designated for disposal via demolition or transfer. Funds will be used as necessary to support the Emergency Reimbursement Program (ERP). BIE is responsible for providing safe facilities, and when a facility-related emergency presents an immediate threat to life or property, BIE must correct the situation as soon as possible. This program covers projects outside of coverage from the Minor Improvement and Repair Program (MI&R). Funds will be used to continue efforts to abate environmental hazards in accordance with environmental laws and regulations. Specifically, funds will be used to assess, characterize, remediate, and monitor potential or actual releases of environmental contaminants at BIE-owned facilities. Examples of ' The repair, upgrade or replacement of water storage tanks, wastewater systems, water ' Removal and disposal of contaminated soils and hazardous or toxic materials. ' Abatement of asbestos and lead paint. ' Sampling and analysis of environmental contaminants, including testing for and mitigating Compliance will minimize or eliminate public exposure to environmental hazards. Material is handled correctly by trained and qualified contractors and disposed of at approved locations proximate to various This subactivity ensures that all boilers and pressure vessels at BIE-funded schools are regularly inspected, repaired, and maintained in accordance with nationally recognized safety codes. These inspections are essential for protecting students, staff, and facilities from serious health and safety risks associated with boiler failures. Funds will be used to conduct third-party boiler inspections and support the repair of noncompliant systems to bring them up to code. All inspections will comply with the National Board Inspection Code (NBIC), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) standards, and relevant State and jurisdictional regulations. In addition to immediate inspection needs, BIE will undertake a modernization effort to stay in compliance and meet safety standards by localizing its boiler inspection capabilities. To address this, funds will also be used to procure contracted services to develop and launch a new BIE-led Boiler Inspection Training and Certification Program. This program will establish a standardized training curriculum for school-level Facility Managers (FMs) to become certified to conduct routine boiler inspections in compliance with NBIC standards. This includes developing course materials, delivery of hands-on and virtual instruction, and a certification pathway that meets or exceeds national standards. By building internal inspection capacity and deploying this training across the BIE network of schools, the program will significantly reduce reliance on costly third-party inspections, improve inspection frequency and quality, and ensure faster resolution of safety issues. This initiative supports BIE's long- term goal of equipping each school with a qualified Facility Manager capable of


**Where it sits:** Civilian / Non-Defense › Interior › Bureau of Indian Education › Education Construction › Facilities Improvement and Repair


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