"Texas and California state agencies have not been adequately inspecting some potential polluters, possibly raising the risk of community exposure to toxic chemicals, according to an internal watchdog for the federal Environmental Protection Agency." The Hill covers our new report on EPA oversight of state and local air agencies. See the report: Read the article: https://lnkd.in/eK9BRjKQ
U.S. EPA Office of Inspector General
Environmental Services
Washington, District of Columbia 3,110 followers
An independent office that helps the EPA protect the environment in a more efficient and cost effective manner.
About us
The Office of Inspector General is an independent office within the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that helps the organization protect the environment in a more efficient and cost-effective manner. It consists of auditors, program analysts, investigators, and others with extensive expertise. Although the office is part of U.S. EPA, Congress provides it with separate funding than the agency to ensure its independence. What We Do Conduct independent audits, evaluations and investigations; make evidence-based recommendations to promote economy, efficiency and effectiveness; and prevent and detect fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement and misconduct for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board. We also provide hotline services to our agencies. We discuss issues with EPA management and others, including Congress, and provide detailed reports. Twice a year, we provide a Semiannual Report to Congress that identifies significant EPA deficiencies and proposed corrective actions and profiles our accomplishments. Why We Do It We strive to be a premier oversight organization trusted to speak the truth, promote good governance, and contribute to improved human health and the environment. We provide solutions to problems that ultimately result in making America a cleaner and healthier place.
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www.epaoig.gov
External link for U.S. EPA Office of Inspector General
- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1978
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Primary
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1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20460, US
Employees at U.S. EPA Office of Inspector General
Updates
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Today is the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which was signed into law on July 26, 1990. The ADA requires enhanced accessibility for, and prohibits discrimination against, persons with disabilities. July is Disability Pride Month, commemorating this historic legislation and recognizing the importance of fostering an inclusive environment. This month, we honor the history, achievements, and experiences of individuals with disabilities. #ADA #DisabilityPrideMonth #StrengthInDiversity
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The EPA OIG is hiring! We’re seeking two executives to join our senior leadership team at our D.C. office and a current federal employee to come on board as a criminal investigator in Denver, Colorado. Learn more about these vacancies on our Careers page: https://lnkd.in/edevNaa4 #JobOpening #Opportunity #Apply #JoinUs
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In our new report, we identified issues with the EPA’s oversight of state and local air agencies. We found that the Agency’s lack of in-depth regional evaluations, lack of SM-80 requirements, and reliance on unenforceable guidance contributed to oversight deficiencies for two regional offices. We made nine recommendations for improvement, all nine of which remain unresolved. Resolution efforts are ongoing. See more here: https://lnkd.in/g9xeJxRq #CleanAir #Oversight #Compliance #PublicHealth
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Happy National Intern Day! We have interns doing some great work throughout our OIG offices. Check out what a few have been up to in their projects this summer! #NationalInternDay #InternAppreciation #ThankYou
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Did you know? The EPA OIG helps protect over $60 billion in taxpayer dollars by auditing and evaluating how the EPA uses its Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funds. Ensuring integrity, one project at a time! Check out our IIJA Oversight page to see how we’re helping to protect America’s investment: https://lnkd.in/g2ERJNXM #IIJA #Oversight #TaxpayerDollars #GovernmentSpending
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We submitted a required semiannual report to the Office of Management and Budget on purchase card violations at the EPA. The EPA reported no violations for the reporting period, and we did not identify any information inconsistent with that report or receive any allegations of misuse of the government purchase card for this period. See it here: https://lnkd.in/e4DVM5i6
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The EPA OIG has special agents across the U.S. to investigate suspected fraud, waste, and abuse in EPA and CSB programs. These investigators serve specific regions, from Atlanta to Seattle, conducting investigations to root out violations of law, such as financial fraud, employee misconduct, intrusion of EPA systems, impersonation of EPA officials, and theft of EPA property and funds. For more details on our investigative work, visit: https://lnkd.in/gcnnP4Rp #Investigations #SpecialAgents #LawEnforcement #TrueCrime
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Today (7/22) is the LAST DAY to apply for this exciting opportunity. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/e9a-jpfF
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For each oversight project we undertake, our work continues beyond the final report. We actively work with the EPA or the CSB to agree upon corrective actions that address our recommendations. This week, we agreed to the EPA’s plan to address issues related to its community engagement on water contamination in St. Charles, Missouri. See more here: https://lnkd.in/ec5dWcw9
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