Science & Technology

Report: The EPA Needs to Improve the Transparency of Its Cancer-Assessment Process for Pesticides

Report #22-E-0053, July 20, 2022. Deficiencies and a lack of transparency in the 1,3 D pesticide cancer assessment process has undermined scientific credibility and public confidence.

Report: Compendium of Open and Unresolved Recommendations: Data as of March 31, 2022

August 2, 2022. The OIG is publishing this compendium to analyze the open and unresolved recommendations listed in the semiannual report covering our work from October 1, 2021, through March 31, 2022.

Report: Lessons Identified from Prior Oversight of the EPA’s Geographic and National Estuary Programs

Report #22-E-0054, August 8, 2022. We reviewed prior oversight reports and identified lessons to help the EPA administer the IIJA’s $1.85 billion for its 12 geographic programs and National Estuary Program.

Report: Considerations for the EPA’s Implementation of Grants Awarded Pursuant to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Report #22-N-0055, August 11, 2022. We reviewed prior oversight reports and identified lessons to help the EPA’s administration and oversight of IIJA grant awards. With IIJA appropriations.

Tools for Tidal Restriction Avoidance and Removal Webinar Flyer

Coastal Wetland Restoration and Planning: Tools for Tidal Restriction Avoidance and Removal

Addressing and Managing Plastic Pollution Flyer

Addressing and Managing Plastic Pollution
Wednesday, April 21st
2 - 4 pm EST

Report: Special Review of the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board Capabilities to Effectively Administer Its Programs and Operations

Report #22-N-0056, September 8, 2022. The CSB's operations are challenged by vacancies in mission-critical positions and an inability to fully use the resources allocated by Congress.

Integrating Water Quality Management and Natural Hazard Resilience through Nature Based Solutions Webcast

Watershed Academy webcast on Integrating Water Quality Management and Natural Hazard Resilience through Nature Based Solutions

Addressing and Managing Plastic Pollution Webcast: Presentation Slides

Addressing and Managing Plastic Pollution Presentation Slides

Report: Considerations from Single Audit Reports for the EPA’s Administration of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Funds

Report #22-N-0057, September 14, 2022. This report highlights findings from prior single audit reports to help the EPA prepare to administer an additional $60 billion in funds pursuant to the IIJA.

Report: Management Alert: Data Vulnerabilities Could Impact the CSB’s Ability to Carry Out Its Obligations Under the Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 (Contractor-Produced Report)

Report #22-N-0058, September 22, 2022. The Office of Inspector General for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which also provides oversight for the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, or CSB.

Report: The EPA’s Fiscal Years 2021 and 2020 Financial Statements for the Pesticides Reregistration and Expedited Processing Fund

Report #22-F-0059, September 26, 2022. We found the fund’s financial statements to be fairly presented and free of material misstatement.

Sanitary Surveys for Recreational Waters

A sanitary survey is a tool that allows users to investigate the sources of pollution and conditions in a recreational water body. The EPA developed a free application to help waterbody managers conduct sanitary surveys and store their data.

Report: The EPA’s Fiscal Years 2021 and 2020 (Restated) Financial Statements for the Pesticide Registration Fund

Report #22-F-0060, September 26, 2022. We found the fund’s financial statements to be fairly presented and free of material misstatement.

Report: The EPA Failed to Complete Corrective Actions as Certified to Address OIG Recommendations

Report #22-N-0061, September 30, 2022. We conducted this review to provide considerations for the EPA to strengthen its corrective action certification process. When the Agency certifies to the completion of corrective actions that have not been completed,

Report: The EPA’s Fiscal Years 2021 and 2020 (Restated) Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest System Fund Financial Statements

Report #22-F-0062, September 30, 2022. We found the fund’s financial statements, except for accounts receivable and earned revenue, to be fairly presented.

Report: Fiscal Year 2023 U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board Management Challenges

The lack of board members continues to be the biggest risk to CSB operations.

Contractor-Produced Report: U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board Fiscal Years 2022 and 2021 Financial Statement Audit

Report #22-F-0060, September 26, 2022. We found the fund’s financial statements to be fairly presented and free of material misstatement.

Report: The EPA’s Fiscal Years 2022 and 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements

Report #23-F-0002, November 15, 2022. We rendered an unmodified opinion on the EPA’s consolidated financial statements for fiscal years 2022 and 2021, meaning that they were fairly presented and free of material misstatement.

Report: The EPA Met 2018 Water Security Requirements but Needs to Improve Oversight to Support Water System Compliance

Report #22-F-0060, September 26, 2022. We found the fund’s financial statements to be fairly presented and free of material misstatement.