Environmental Protection Agency OIG

The OBLR did not complete all certified corrective actions and still lacks current and accurate information needed to monitor an estimated $46.6 million of program income.

Because key accounting policies were not adhered to, the EPA cannot ensure that $6.8 million in appropriated dollars went toward their intended purposes, potentially violating laws.

Without documented procedures governing software management and vulnerability remediation processes, the EPA continues to be at risk of outsiders gaining access to compromise and exploit Agency systems and data.

As of November 1, 2021, the EPA had 93 overdue RTRs or TRs, almost half of which were overdue by more than five years. These reviews are used to establish limits for air toxics emissions and to protect public health.

SB & Company found that the lack of off-site data backups increases the CSB’s risk of losing significant data.

The OIG found that the CSB was fully compliant with improper payments legislation and guidance during fiscal year 2021.

Providing training on religious compensatory time to all EPA supervisors and employees would decrease the potential for employee misuse, as well as the Agency’s monetary liability.

The EPA Office of Grants and Debarment does not know the full extent to which program offices and regions have implemented grant flexibilities and exceptions permitted by the Office of Management and Budget due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Office of Grants and Debarment tracked grants that...

Lack of consistent oversight and persistent Title V fee challenges may undermine Title V program implementation.