Report: Without E-Invoicing and Stronger Payment Process Controls, EPA Is Placing $1.2 Billion at Risk Annually
Report #18-P-0231, August 16, 2018
What Was Found
The EPA places an annual average of $1.2 billion in taxpayer funds at greater risk by not using an e-invoicing process, not taking advantage of prompt payment discounts, not avoiding interest penalties and not performing critical oversight duties.
Report Materials
- Report at a Glance (pdf)
- Full Report (pdf)
- Update: EPA Response to Report (pdf)
- Update: IG Comment on EPA Response (pdf)
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