OIG Reports
Following is a listing of all reports issued by the Office of Inspector General.
Congressionally Requested and Chemical Safety Board Reports
What is the EPA OIG?
The Office of Inspector General is an independent organization that performs audits and investigations of the EPA to detect and prevent fraud, waste and abuse. Learn more
Our Audit Reports
The EPA OIG conducts financial and performance audits to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of agency operations and programs. Audits identify potential fraud, waste and abuse; assess program compliance and management of agency processes; identify opportunities to improve human health and the environment; and offer recommendations for cost savings and other efficiencies.
Audits differ from our investigations in that they do not deal with criminal activities and generally look at groups, processes, controls or structures, not individual employees. Also, when initiated, most audits are announced publicly, and upon their conclusion, a final report is posted here on the Reports page.
2019 OIG Reports
| Date | Title | Publication Number | Environmental Goal(s) | Report Teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2019 | U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board's Compliance for Fiscal Year 2018 with Improper Payments Legislation and Guidance | 19-N-0070 | EF | |
| Jan 30, 2019 | EPA Consistently Implements Processes Within Its Information Security Program, but Opportunities for Improvement Exist | 19-P-0058 | Compliance with the law, Operating efficiently and effectively | IRM |
2018 OIG Reports are available.
GAGAS and Non-GAGAS Reports
Reports from October 2016 and later marked with a P, F or A in their report number follow GAGAS, Exitofficial examination standards established by the federal government. This sign of quality ensures the integrity, objectivity and independence of our work.
Reports marked with an N signify the limited “non-GAGAS” work that reflects back on our recent recommendations to highlight the impact of our oversight mission.
| Report Type | Middle Character (i.e., 17-X-001) |
|---|---|
| GAGAS-compliant reports | P, F, A |
| Non-GAGAS-compliant reports | N |
Report Teams
- A - Air
- CSB - US Chemical Safety Board
- C - Contracts and Assistance Agreement
- EF - Efficiency
- FA - Financial
- FO - Forensic
- IRM - Information Resources Management
- L - Land Cleanup and Waste Management
- OM - Office of Management
- SP - Special Programs (prev SPR)
- ER - Environmental Research (prev ERP)
- T - Toxics, Chemical Management and Pollution Prevention
- W - Water
OIG Independence of EPA
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 Exit.
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