Report of Investigation: Katherine A. Lemos, Former Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board

On May 11, 2021, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Inspector General,Administrative Investigations Directorate initiated an investigation into potentially improperexpenditures made by Dr. Katherine A. Lemos. The purpose of theinvestigation was to determine whether Dr. Lemos (1) improperly used Board funds for travelfrom her residence in San Diego to her official duty station in Washington, D.C.; (2) exceededthe statutory cap on expenses for her office refurbishment; and (3) hired two senior aides on anoncompetitive basis.