Science & Technology

Report: EPA Needs to Increase Oversight of Leave Bank Program to Improve Efficiency and Reduce Risk of Misuse

Report #17-P-0374, August 28, 2017. The stewardship of leave bank resources is vulnerable to fraud, waste and misuse because the EPA has not implemented adequate internal controls.

Report: Fiscal Years 2016 and 2015 Financial Statements for the Pesticide Registration Fund

Report #17-F-0365, August 14, 2017. Due to the material weakness in internal controls noted, the agency cannot provide reasonable assurance that financial data provided for the PRIA Fund accurately reflect the agency’s financial activities and balances.

Report: Fiscal Years 2016 and 2015 Financial Statements for the Pesticides Reregistration and Expedited Processing Fund

Report #17-F-0364, August 14, 2017. Due to the material weakness in internal controls noted, the agency cannot provide reasonable assurance that financial data provided for the FIFRA Fund accurately reflect the agency’s financial activities and balances.

Report: EPA’s Fiscal Years 2016 and 2015 Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest System Fund Financial Statements

Report #17-F-0363, August 14, 2017. We found the fund’s financial statements to be fairly presented and free of material misstatements.

Report: Early-Outs and Buyouts Aided OIG Workforce Reduction, but Weak Management Controls Led to Misused Authority

Report #17-P-0362, August 14, 2017. The OIG should implement management controls for high-risk operations such as a VERA-VSIP program to prevent future noncompliance and support improved workforce outcomes.

Report: EPA Cannot Assess Results and Benefits of Its Environmental Education Program

Report #16-P-0246, July 29, 2016. Continued EPA funding for environmental education without program and performance management controls creates high risk for waste and abuse of public funds.

Report: EPA Guidance Removed States’ Responsibilities for Monitoring State Revolving Fund Borrowers’ Single Audit Reports

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Report: The EPA Has Not Verified that Its Laboratories Comply with Hazardous Waste Requirements

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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: 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.

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.

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: EPA’s Fiscal Years 2020 and 2019 Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest System Fund Financial Statements

Report #22-F-0015, December 29, 2021. We found the fund’s financial statements, except for accounts receivable and earned revenue, to be fairly presented.

Report: EPA’s Fiscal Years 2021 and 2020 (Restated) Consolidated Financial Statements

Report #22-F-0007, November 15, 2021. We found the EPA’s financial statements to be fairly presented and free of material misstatement.

Report: Concerns About the Process Used for the SAFE Vehicles Rule Demonstrate the Need for a Policy on EPA’s Role in Joint Rulemakings

Report #21-E-0125, April 20, 2021. The EPA’s actions in the final SAFE Vehicles Rule undercut the rule’s quality.

Report: EPA Not Effectively Implementing the Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule

Report #19-P-0302, September 9, 2019. Effective oversight and enforcement are needed to further reduce lead exposures from renovation, repair and painting activities.

Report: More Effective EPA Oversight Is Needed for Particulate Matter Emissions Compliance Testing

Report #19-P-0251, July 30, 2019. Effective EPA oversight of stack testing improves data quality for compliance determinations and other uses.

Report: Chemical Safety Board Purchase Card Program at Low Risk for Unauthorized Purchases During Fiscal Year 2018

Report #19-P-0245, July 26, 2019. The Chemical Safety Board (CSB) purchase card program, through which the agency spent $326,859 in FY 2018, is at low risk for unauthorized purchases.

Report: EPA's Fiscal Year 2019 Management Challenges

Report #19-N-0235, July 15, 2019. Attention to agency management challenges could result in program improvements and protection for the public, and increased confidence in management integrity and accountability.

Report: Management Alert - Certain Risk Communication Information for Community Not Up to Date for Amphenol/Franklin Power Products Site in Franklin, Indiana

Report #19-N-0217, June 27, 2019. The OIG issued a management alert informing the EPA of our discovery that the "Cleanups in My Community" public website is not depicting the most up-to-date risk information for the Amphenol/Franklin Power Products site.