Report: Early-Outs and Buyouts Aided OIG Workforce Reduction, but Weak Management Controls Led to Misused Authority
Report #17-P-0362, August 14, 2017
What Was Found
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 Materials
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.
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