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    February 24, 2026

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Recent Reports

  • May 12, 2026
    Evaluation of the Status of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act-Funded Brownfield Site Cleanups

  • May 6, 2026
    The EPA’s Fiscal Year 2026 Top Management Challenges
  • May 6, 2026
    The CSB’s Fiscal Year 2026 Top Management Challenges
  • May 5, 2026
    Evaluation of the Use of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Funds for Drinking Water Security Projects
  • April 29, 2026 
    Audit of Environmental Finance Centers Providing Water Infrastructure Technical Assistance in EPA Region 4
 

In the Spotlight

Nicole Murley, EPA OIG, testifies before the Subcommittee on Environment, Committee on Energy and Commerce, U.S. House of Representatives. (EPA OIG)

Congressional Testimony: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Environment, Committee on Energy and Commerce, U.S. House of Representatives

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Semiannual Report to Congress: April 1, 2025–September 30, 2025

EPA Uncovered: The EPA OIG podcast 

 

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Last updated on May 13, 2026
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