Improved EPA Oversight of Funding Recipients' Title VI Programs Could Prevent Discrimination

Submitting OIG:

Report Description:

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Date Issued:

Monday, September 28, 2020

Agency Reviewed / Investigated:

Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number:

20-E-0333

Location(s):

Agency-Wide

Type of Report:

Audit

Number of Recommendations:

Additional Details Link:

Related Open Recommendations

Recommendation Number	Recommendation Status	Significant Recommendation
20-E-0333_1	Open	No
Develop and implement a plan to coordinate relevant Agency program, regional, and administrative offices with the External Civil Rights Compliance Office to develop guidance on permitting and cumulative impacts related to Title VI.
20-E-0333_2	Open	No
Develop and implement a plan to complete systematic compliance reviews to determine full compliance with the Title VI program.
20-E-0333_4	Open	No
Verify that EPA funding applicants address potential noncompliance with Title VI with a written agreement before the funds are awarded.
20-E-0333_5	Open	No
Determine how to use existing or new data to identify and target funding recipients for proactive compliance reviews, and develop or update policy, guidance, and standard operating procedures for collecting and using those data.
20-E-0333_6	Open	No
Develop and deliver training for the deputy civil rights officials and EPA regional staff that focuses on their respective roles and responsibilities within the EPA’s Title VI program.

Recommendation Number

Recommendation Status

Significant Recommendation

Additional Details

20-E-0333_1

Open

20-E-0333_2

Open

20-E-0333_4

Open