U.S. EPA OIG

Are you aware of fraud, waste, or abuse in an #EPA or #CSB program or operation? Contact the OIG HOTLINE: go.usa.gov/xSwD4

We are alerting the #EPA about inadequate risk communication at the Eighteenmile Creek #Superfund site. The site does not have adequate signage to warn anglers about the risks of consuming potentially toxic fish. Read: epa.gov/office-inspect…

Prevent crime and safeguard the integrity of critical #EPA operations: Join our team as an IT #Cybersecurity Specialist (Digital #Forensic Examiner) in the EPA OIG Office of Investigations. See if you are eligible and apply by Tuesday, March 24: usajobs.gov/job/861322200

We found that the #EPA lacks adequate #grants workforce planning, leaving grants-based programs vulnerable to waste, fraud, and abuse. Read the full report: epa.gov/office-inspect…

#NowHiring: Lead the charge to develop a robust, efficient oversight workforce at the #EPA Office of Inspector General as a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist focused on recruitment, placement, & classification. See if you're eligible & apply by 3/16: usajobs.gov/job/860494500

We found that #EPA underreported water infrastructure #SRF improper payments in FY22 and FY23—but what does that mean for your tax dollars? The OIG’s Director of Audit Operations, Devon Padula, discusses our findings in a new interview with the @FederalNewsNet_.

Today, we’re teaming up with other government agencies to #SlamTheScam and recognize National Consumer Protection Week. We need your help to Slam the Scam on government imposters—learn more here: epa.gov/office-inspect… @TheSSAOIG #NCPW #NCPW2026

We found that the #EPA adhered to its grant application review and selection requirements and designed the #CommunityChangeGrants Program in a manner that assured an appropriate selection process for Track I awardees. Read: epa.gov/office-inspect…

We're hiring an Assistant Inspector General for Investigations. This role directs the EPA OIG’s Office of Investigations, which conducts investigations of allegations of fraud, waste, or abuse related to #EPA programs & operations. Apply by 3/17: usajobs.gov/job/859701400/…

Yesterday, Nicole Murley, EPA Deputy #InspectorGeneral performing the duties of the Inspector General, testified before the @HouseCommerce Subcommittee on Environment on drinking water #infrastructure. Read her testimony: epa.gov/office-inspect…

"In closing...By identifying risks, driving corrective action, and strengthening Agency performance, [the EPA OIG] aims to help ensure that historic investments through the SRFs and the IIJA deliver real results for the American public." Nicole Murley, EPA OIG

"The EPA has implemented OIG recommendations…to enhance its implementation of safe drinking water programs…Ultimately, the OIG has found that the EPA’s ability to deliver drinking water infrastructure outcomes hinges on consistent oversight, reliable data, and clear guidance."

"#IIJA’s historic investment in water infrastructure created both opportunity and risk, providing critical resources…while simultaneously heightening risks and the need for vigilant oversight—from both the OIG and the EPA." Nicole Murley, EPA OIG

WATCH NOW: Nicole Murley, EPA Deputy IG performing the duties of the IG, testifies before congressional Subcommittee on Environment. Livestream: energycommerce.house.gov/events/environ……

"When [America’s drinking water infrastructure] falters, the consequences can be catastrophic. System failures in Jackson, MS, and lead contamination in Flint and Benton Harbor, MI…serve as stark reminders that federal oversight is essential." Nicole Murley, EPA OIG

TOMORROW: Watch #EPA Deputy #InspectorGeneral performing the duties of the Inspector General, Nicole Murley, testify before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Subcommittee on Environment at 10:15 a.m. EST. Livestream: energycommerce.house.gov/events/environ…

The EPA OIG has received recent reports of a scam involving fraudulent EPA Notice of Violation letters. If you receive a Notice of Violation letter and are unsure of its validity, report it to our hotline: epa.gov/office-inspect… Learn more about the scam: epa.gov/office-inspect…

We found the #EPA’s FY 2024 and FY 2023 #Pesticide Registration Fund financial statements to be fairly presented and free of material misstatement. Read the full report: epa.gov/office-inspect…

#DYK that George Washington appointed the country’s first Inspector General in 1778? #PresidentsDay is an opportunity to reflect on Washington's role in establishing oversight as an essential mechanism of an effective government. Happy Presidents’ Day from the #EPAOIG!

Oversight? More like LOVERsight 💙 There's nothing we love more than preventing waste, fraud, and abuse in #EPA programs and operations. Happy #ValentinesDay from the EPA OIG!

We are excited to share that our website is now updated with more resources following our site migration. Find our latest reports, project notifications, hotline information, fraud prevention resources, and more at EPAOIG.gov. #EPAOIG #EPA