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

Date Issued

Monday, September 28, 2020

Submitting OIG

Environmental Protection Agency OIG

Other Participating OIGs

Environmental Protection Agency OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

Environmental Protection Agency

Report Number

20-E-0333

Report Description

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Report Type

Audit

Agency Wide

Yes

Number of Recommendations

Additional Details

Open Recommendations

This report has 5 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use
20-E-0333_1	No	$0	$0
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	No	$0	$0
Develop and implement a plan to complete systematic compliance reviews to determine full compliance with the Title VI program.
20-E-0333_4	No	$0	$0
Verify that EPA funding applicants address potential noncompliance with Title VI with a written agreement before the funds are awarded.
20-E-0333_5	No	$0	$0
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	No	$0	$0
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.