Report: Management Implication Report Concerning the EPA's Process for Certifying that EPA Attorneys Possess an Active Bar Membership
June 20, 2019
The EPA OIG has identified a control issue concerning the EPA's annual process of confirming that its attorneys maintain an active bar membership.
This report resulted from an investigation, rather than an audit or evaluation project.
Report Materials
- Full Report (pdf)
- Attachment 1 - EPA: Initial Attorney Certification Memo – 2006 (pdf)
- Attachment 2 - EPA: Attorney Certification Memo – 2018 (pdf)
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