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About the EPA Office of Inspector General
| Who We Are | Our Vision | Values | Planning and Performance |
| What We Do | Our Mission | How We Are Organized | Contact Information |
| Why We Do It | Leadership Philosophy |
Who We Are
The Office of Inspector General is an independent office within EPA that helps the Agency protect the environment in a more efficient and cost effective manner. We consist of auditors, program analysts, investigators, and others with extensive expertise. Although we are a part of EPA, Congress provides us with our funding separate from the Agency, to ensure our independence. We were created as pursuant to the
Arthur A. Elkins, Jr., Inspector General
What We Do
We perform audits, evaluations, and investigations of EPA and its contractors, to promote economy and efficiency, and to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse. We also provide hotline services. We discuss issues with EPA management and others, including Congress, and provide detailed reports. Twice a year, we provide a Semiannual Report to Congress that identifies significant EPA deficiencies and proposed corrective actions and profiles our accomplishments.
Why We Do It
We strive to serve as a catalyst for improving the environment. By helping the Agency operate more economically, effectively, and efficiently, we contribute to improved environmental quality and human health. We strive to provide solutions to problems that ultimately result in making America a cleaner and healthier place.
Our Vision
We are catalysts for improving the quality of the environment and government through problem prevention and identification, and cooperative solutions.
Our Mission
Add value by promoting economy, efficiency, and effectiveness within EPA and the delivery of environmental programs. Inspire public confidence by preventing and detecting fraud, waste, and abuse in Agency operations and protecting the integrity of EPA programs.
Leadership Philosophy
- OIG an organization built on trust and personal empowerment.
- Each person is valued and contributes to our collective success.
- Leadership is everyone's responsibility.
- Responsibility and accountability for organizational success reside with each person.
Values
- Commitment to Excellence: The OIG exists to serve our customers--EPA, Congress, and the American People. We adapt to meet customer needs and aggressively work to protect and improve the environment. We are committed to individual and organizational high performance.
- Commitment to Professionalism: We are objective and independent in our pursuit for excellence. We expect individual performance above the standard for our community. Teamwork is essential to our excess. We carry out our work with the highest integrity and ethical conduct.
- Commitment to People: We are committed to building and sustaining a competent, progressive, diverse, and dedicated workforce. Leadership will ensure that receive clear guidance and the tools to perform assigned tasks. Exceptional performers will be recognized and rewarded.
How We Are Organized
Explore the EPA Office of the Inspector General organization chart and learn more about the different offices within the OIG.
Planning and Performance
Learn about our Strategic, Annual, and Multi-Year Plans as well as Annual Performance Reports on our Planning and Performance Results page.
Contact Information
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Inspector General
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. (2410T)
Washington, DC 20460
Tel: 202.566.2391
Fax: 202.566.2549
E-mail: webcomments.oig@epa.gov
For more details, please visit our "How to Contact Us" page.