Report: EPA's 2018 BEACH Act Report to Congress Does Not Fully Meet Statutory Requirements
Report #20-E-0246, August 13, 2020
EPA issuance of informative BEACH Act reports would allow Congress to make informed program decisions, improve program oversight, and enhance transparency.
Report Materials
- Report at a Glance (pdf)
- Full Report (pdf)
- Update: EPA Response to Report (pdf)
- Update: EPA Response to Report (second) (pdf)
- Update: IG Comment on EPA Response (pdf)
- Update: Corrective Action Memo (pdf)
- Update: Certification Memorandum for Office of Inspector General (pdf)
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The EPA's Office of Inspector General is a part of the EPA, although Congress provides our funding separate from the agency, to ensure our independence. We were created pursuant to the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended.
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