Laws & Regulations

Semiannual Report: Oct 1, 2011 - Mar 31, 2012

Semiannual Report #EPA-350-R-12-002, May, 2012. I want to express my appreciation to the Agency and Congress for their support of the work of the OIG.

Report: Fiscal Years 2011 and 2010 Financial Statements for the Pesticides Reregistration and Expedited Processing Fund

Report #12-1-0521, June 6, 2012. We noted one material weakness in internal controls.

Re-engineering Effort

This page describes the EPA EASEY re-engineering effort.

Report: Fiscal Years 2011 and 2010 Financial Statements for the Pesticide Registration Fund

Report #12-1-0522, June 6, 2012. We noted one material weakness in internal controls.

Report: EPA’s National Security Information Program Could Be Improved

Report #12-P-0543, June 18, 2012. Under its classified NSI program, EPA has assigned responsibilities and provided guidance, training, and oversight. EPA program offices provide secure equipment and space, following NSI program specifications.

Report: EPA Did Not Properly Migrate General Ledger Balances to Compass From the Integrated Financial Management System

Report #12-P-0559, July 9, 2012. EPA did not properly migrate GL balances to Compass from IFMS.

Report: Limited Public Comment on EPA’s Regulatory Flexibility Act Section 610 Reviews

Report #12-P-0579, July 19, 2012. An essential aspect of Section 610 reviews is obtaining public comment on the impact of regulations.

Report: Review of Hotline Complaint Concerning Cost and Benefit Estimates for EPA’s Lead-Based Paint Rule

Report #12-P-0600, July 25, 2012. EPA used limited data to develop its cost and benefit estimates for the Lead Rule.

Report: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Site Visit of the Diversion Ditch Repair Project at the Gilt Edge Mine Superfund Site, Lawrence County, South Dakota

Report #12-R-0601, July 25, 2012. PWT did not have adequate controls to ensure that its subcontractors and vendors complied with the Buy American and Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) provisions of the Recovery Act.

Report: Results of Technical Network Vulnerability Assessment: EPA’s Region 6

Report #12-P-0659, August 10, 2012. Our vulnerability assessments of EPA’s Region 6 wireless network infrastructure found no security weaknesses.

Report: Examination of Costs Claimed Under EPA Cooperative Agreements CB-97324701 Through CB-97324705 Awarded to Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, Inc.

Report #12-4-0720, August 22, 2012. The recipient did not comply with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)—specifically, 40 CFR Part 30 and 2 CFR Part 230—regarding procurement and financial management requirements.

Report: U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board Should Improve Its Recommendations Process to Further Its Goal of Chemical Accident Prevention

Report #12-P-0724, August 22, 2012. CSB did not consistently achieve its goals and standards, as outlined in its current strategic plan, for timely implementation of its safety recommendations.

Report: EPA Could Improve the SmartWay Transport Partnership Program by Implementing a Direct Data Verification Process

Report #12-P-0747, August 30, 2012. Recent studies corroborate EPA’s claims that its SmartWay Transport Partnership program helps remove marketplace barriers in order to deploy fuel efficient technologies faster.

Report: Examination of Costs Claimed Under EPA Cooperative Agreement 2A-83440701 Awarded Under the Recovery Act to Cascade Sierra Solutions, Eugene, Oregon

Report #12-R-0749, September 4, 2012. CSS’ financial management system did not support that funds drawn are reasonable, allocable, and allowable in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and CA terms and conditions.

Report: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Site Visit of Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project, City of Nappanee, Indiana

Report #12-R-0789, September 12, 2012. We noted in our draft report 7 of 32 instances where the city could not demonstrate compliance with Buy American requirements as set out in Section 1605 of the Recovery Act.

Report: EPA Could Recover More Indirect Costs Under Reimbursable Interagency Agreements

Report #12-P-0835, Sept 19, 2012. EPA did not recover $11 million in indirect costs on funds-in RIAs.

Report: EPA Should Improve Management Practices and Security Controls for Its Network Directory Service System and Related Servers

Report #12-P-0836, September 20, 2012. EPA's OEI is not managing key system management documentation, system administration functions, the granting and monitoring of privileged accounts, and the application of security controls associated with its DSS.

Report: Environmental Job Training Program Implemented Well, But Focus Needed on Possible Duplication With Other EPA Programs

Report #12-P-0843, September 21, 2012. EPA effectively established and adhered to competitive criteria that resulted in the selection of job training proposals that addressed the broad goals of the Environmental Job Training program.

Report: EPA’s Radiation and Indoor Environments National Laboratory Should Improve Its Computer Room Security Controls

Report #12-P-0847, September 21, 2012.Our review of the security posture and in-place environmental controls of EPA’s Radiation and Indoor Environments National Laboratory computer room disclosed an array of security and environmental control deficiencies.

Report: EPA’s Review of Applications for a Water Research Grant Did Not Follow All Review Procedures and Lacked Transparency

Report #12-P-0864, September 25, 2012. NCER did not follow all applicable policies and procedures in reviewing applications submitted under RFA EPA-G2009-STAR-F1, and lacked procedures for a key aspect of its STAR grant application peer review process.