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Report File
Date Issued
Submitting OIG
Environmental Protection Agency OIG
Other Participating OIGs
Environmental Protection Agency OIG
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
Environmental Protection Agency
Report Number
21-E-0146
Report Description

The EPA needs to document and follow established procedures to ensure scientifically sound decisions regarding pesticides.

Report Type
Audit
Agency Wide
Yes
Number of Recommendations
3
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0

Open Recommendations

This report has 1 open recommendations.
Recommendation Number Significant Recommendation Recommended Questioned Costs Recommended Funds for Better Use Additional Details
21-E-0146_3 No $0 $0

Annually conduct and document training for all staff and senior managers and policy makers to affirm the office’s commitment to theScientific Integrity Policy and principles and to promote a culture of scientific integrity. OCSPP completed this corrective action on February 16, 2022. That was the date OCSPP held its first annual training series on the office’s commitment to the Scientific Integrity Policy and principles and to promote a culture of scientific integrity. March 31, 2026, is OCSPP’s planned final training date. However, OCSPP completed corrective actions upon the date of its first training on February 16, 2022.

Environmental Protection Agency OIG

United States