Management Weaknesses Delayed Response to Flint Water Crisis

Date Issued

Thursday, July 19, 2018

Submitting OIG

Environmental Protection Agency OIG

Other Participating OIGs

Environmental Protection Agency OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

Environmental Protection Agency

Report Number

18-P-0221

Report Description

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Report Type

Disaster Recovery Report

Location

Flint, MI
United States

Number of Recommendations

Additional Details

Open Recommendations

This report has 2 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use
18-P-0221_6	No	$0	$0
Provide regular training for EPA drinking water staff, managers and senior leaders on Safe Drinking Water Act tools and authorities; state and agency roles and responsibilities; and any Safe Drinking Water Actamendments or Lead and Copper Rule revisions.
18-P-0221_8	No	$0	$0
Create a system that tracks citizen complaints and gathers information on emerging issues. The system should assess the risk associated with the complaints, including efficient and effective resolution.