Further Efforts Needed to Uphold Scientific Integrity Policy at EPA

Date Issued

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Submitting OIG

Environmental Protection Agency OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

Environmental Protection Agency

Report Number

20-P-0173

Report Description

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Report Type

Audit

Agency Wide

Yes

Number of Recommendations

Report updated under NDAA 5274

Additional Details

Open Recommendations

This report has 3 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use
6	No	$0	$0
In coordination with the assistant administrator for Mission Support, complete the development and implementation of the electronic clearance system for scientific products across the Agency.
7	No	$0	$0
With the assistance of the Scientific Integrity Committee, finalize and release the procedures for addressing and resolving allegations of a violation of the Scientific Integrity Policy, and incorporate the procedures into scientific integrity outreach and training materials.
8	No	$0	$0
With the assistance of the Scientific Integrity Committee, develop and implement a process specifically to address and resolve allegations of Scientific Integrity Policy violations involving highprofile issues or senior officials, and specify when this process should be used.