Report: EPA Should Timely Deobligate Unneeded Contract, Purchase and Miscellaneous Funds
Report #16-P-0135, April 11, 2016
What Was Found
When the EPA does not deobligate unliquidated obligations timely, the funds cannot be used for other EPA environmental activities that would benefit human health and the environment.
Report Materials
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