EPA Needs a Comprehensive Vision and Strategy for Citizen Science that Aligns with Its Strategic Objectives on Public Participation

Submitting OIG:

Report Description:

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Date Issued:

Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Agency Reviewed / Investigated:

Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number:

18-P-0240

Location(s):

Agency-Wide

Type of Report:

Audit

Number of Recommendations:

Additional Details Link:

Recommendation Number	Recommendation Status	Significant Recommendation
18-P-0240_2	Open	No
Through appropriate EPA offices, direct completion of an assessment to identify the data management requirements for using citizen science data and an action plan for addressing those requirements, including those on sharing and using data, data format/standards, and data testing/validation.
18-P-0240_4	Open	No
Build capacity for managing the use of citizen science, and expand awareness of citizen science resources, by: a. Finalizing the checklist on administrative and legal factors for Agency staff to consider when developing citizen science projects, as well as identifying and developing any procedures needed to ensure compliance with steps in the checklist. b. Conducting training and/or marketing on the EPA’s citizen science intranet site for program and regional staff in developing projects. c. Finalizing and distributing materials highlighting project successes and how the EPA has used results of its investment in citizen science.

Recommendation Number

Recommendation Status

Significant Recommendation

Additional Details

18-P-0240_2

Open

18-P-0240_4

Open

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