Further Efforts Needed to Uphold Scientific Integrity Policy at EPA

Date Issued

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Submitting OIG

Environmental Protection Agency OIG

Other Participating OIGs

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

Additional Details

Open Recommendations

This report has 3 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use
20-P-0173_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.
20-P-0173_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.
20-P-0173_8	Yes	$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 high profile issues or seniorofficials, and specify when this process should be used.