In recent years various bodies have concluded that certain MMS offices and programs have violated ethical rules or guidelines. In the wake of the Deepwater Horizon disaster, some questioned whether ethical lapses played any role in causing the blowout. The Chief Counsel‘s team found no evidence of any such lapses.
National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling, Chief Counsel’s Report, page 261
Noteworthy Macondo finding that has received little attention
March 3, 2011 by offshoreenergy
Bud's Offshore Energy (BOE) 
Not surprised by this finding. Not surprised it’s received little attention. Glad mention was made in the report! Thanks for the alert!
Thanks Jan. While a lot of garbage has been written, I want to acknowledge the reporters who have taken the time to look look closely at the issues. They have been quite fair in their treatment of MMS. I have also heard from many industry and governmental personnel (from the US and around the world) who have expressed their support for the employees of MMS.