Laws & Regulations

Semiannual Report: Apr 1, 2016 - Sept 30, 2016

Semiannual Report #EPA-350-R-16-002, Nov, 2016. During this semiannual period, the hotline operated by the EPA OIG received 195 complaints of fraud, waste and abuse.

Report: Additional Measures Can Be Taken to Prevent Deaths and Serious Injuries From Residential Fumigations

Report #17-P-0053, December 12, 2016. The EPA can better prevent deaths and serious injuries caused during residential fumigations by amending sulfuryl fluoride labels and monitoring compliance.

Annual Plan for the EPA and CSB - FY 2017

Dec 19, 2016. This plan describes how the OIG will achieve its statutory mission of promoting economy, efficiency, effectiveness and integrity relating to the programs and operations of the EPA and the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board.

Early Warning Report: Use of Contractors to Conduct Clean Air Act Risk Management Program Inspections in Certain States Goes Against Court Decisions

Report #12-P-0376, March 28, 2012. The OIG is currently evaluating whether the EPA has adequate management controls for ensuring the effectiveness of its Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 112(r) risk management program inspections.

Compendium of Unimplemented Recommendations: Oct 1, 2011 - Mar 31, 2012

Compendium #12-N-0434, Apr 30, 2012. Implementing these recommendations will correct weaknesses, reduce vulnerabilities to risk, and leverage opportunities for improved performance.

Semiannual Report: Oct 1, 2014 - Mar 31, 2015

Semiannual Report #EPA-350-R-15-001, May, 2015. This report contains numerous examples where the agency could have put funds to better use, done more to improve efficiencies, or improved business practices and accountability.

State Financial Assurance Funds

Learn about state financial assurance funds, which help underground storage tank owners meet requirements for financial responsibility.

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: EPA Can Reduce Risk of Undetected Clean Air Act Violations Through Better Monitoring of Settlement Agreements

Report #15-P-0277, September 10, 2015. Adequate tracking of consent decrees by the EPA reduces the risk of violations going undetected, which could impact human health and the environment.

Early Warning Report: EPA Region 9 Should Withhold Award of the Fiscal Year 2015 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Grant to the Hawaii Department of Health

Report #15-P-0298, September 28, 2015. Due to a Notice of Non-Compliance issued to the Hawaii DOH and lack of adequate progress on a corrective action plan, the EPA should withhold about $8.8 million in FY 2015 DWSRF capitalization grant funds.

Report: Quality Control Review of EPA OIG Reports Issued in Fiscal Year 2014

Report #16-N-0029, November 4, 2015. Monitoring of quality controls is an ongoing, periodic assessment of work needed to ensure compliance with the OIG’s system of quality control.

Report: Administrative Leave Decisions for EPA Employee Disciplinary Actions Should Be Better Documented, and Parameters on Use of Such Leave Should Be Established

Report #16-P-0036, November 9, 2015. EPA’s use of extended administrative leave can result in unnecessary and excessive payroll costs, and lack of documentation and justification can lead others to second guess the agency’s decisions.

Semiannual Report: Apr 1, 2015 - Sept 30, 2015

Semiannual Report #EPA-350-R-15-002, Nov, 2015. During this period, witnesses from the EPA OIG testified at congressional hearings, and the OIG produced reports in response to congressional requests, demonstrating their continued interest in our work.

Semiannual Report: Apr 1, 2012 - Sept 30, 2012

Semiannual Report #EPA‐350‐R‐12‐003, Nov, 2012. Our work will continue to add value and assist the Agency in accomplishing its mission of safeguarding the health of the American people and protecting the environment.

Report: EPA Can Strengthen Its Reviews of Small Particle Monitoring in Region 6 to Better Ensure Effectiveness of Air Monitoring Network

Report #16-P-0079, December 17, 2015. More thorough reviews of air monitoring networks in Region 6 will better ensure that PM2.5 monitoring is adequate to inform and protect the public.