The EPA Must Improve Controls and Integrate Its Information System to Manage Fraud Potential in the Renewable Fuel Standard Program

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Date Issued

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Submitting OIG

Environmental Protection Agency OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

Environmental Protection Agency

Report Number

23-P-0032

Report Description

The EPA can further strengthen program controls to better ensure the integrity of the RINs market and meet goals for increased use of renewable fuels.

Report Type

Audit

Agency Wide

Yes

Number of Recommendations

Questioned Costs

Funds for Better Use

Report updated under NDAA 5274

Open Recommendations

This report has 2 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use
7	No	$0	$0
Integrate key applications to reduce staff burden and to allow better oversight of Renewable Identification Number and Renewable Fuel Standard program requirements and engage the Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance in the integration process to ensure all inspection and enforcement data needs are addressed in the integrated system.
8	No	$0	$0
Enhance or replace the Data Analysis and Reporting Tool to facilitate external information requests and Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance inspections.