Are you thinking about entering the world of law enforcement? Ready to take on impactful investigations that help protect people and public health? We’re hiring an entry-level criminal investigator. See if you qualify and apply by 9/16:
"In response to a request from Congress, EPA’s Office of Inspector General will audit the agency’s telework and remote work programs and examine locality pay for those with that status."
Failure to disclose fraud indicators not only undermines our ability to combat fraud in EPA programs, but it also jeopardizes the EPA’s mission to protect public health. Learn more about our concerns and measures the EPA can take to address them:
Federal prosecutors decided not to pursue criminal charges against a company because the EPA didn’t report its “unmistakable” signs of fraud fast enough, according to a memo from the agency’s internal watchdog.
The EPA must tighten up its vetting procedures for research grants to shield its science from the Chinese government, according to a report from the agency's internal watchdog.
Did you know that *anyone* with information they reasonably believe discloses wrongdoing at the EPA or CSB can be a whistleblower? Any person can report suspected wrongdoing to the EPA OIG Hotline. Learn more:
#WhistleblowerWednesday
Our new report identifies concerns with potential foreign influence on the EPA’s federally funded research awards & proposes best practices for strengthening the administration of EPA grant funds, consistent with research protection acts. Learn more:
Palau President, H. E. Surangel Whipps, Jr, welcomed 440 participants to Palau for
#APIPA2024
.
Participants from across the Pacific joined together in the Republic of Palau for the 35th Annual APIPA 2024 Conference.
Thank you to
@InsularAffairs
for their continued support.
An OIG auditor presented on auditing for risks in new and expanded programs at the Association of Pacific Island Public Auditors conference in the Republic of Palau last week. The event trained 400+ attendees on building audit and accountability efforts.
#APIPA2024
📣Calling all recent IT graduates! We are looking for an IT specialist to help design and develop low-code apps and solutions and help us migrate to a cloud infrastructure. Check out this job listing to see if you qualify and apply by 9/9:
We hosted our fourth annual Whistleblower Appreciation Presentation for EPA & CSB employees to celebrate whistleblower contributions & educate on whistleblower rights and protections. Guest speaker Erika Cheung shared her experience as a whistleblower in the Theranos fraud case.
We’re diving into the US Virgin Islands’ capacity to manage and use federal funds for clean water and drinking water projects. Stay tuned and learn more here:
#WorldWaterWeek
Attention, EPA contractors! We issued a new fraud alert: Contractors must report any suspected fraud or improper conduct directly to the OIG and ensure their teams are aware of these requirements. Compliance is essential—stay vigilant!
The EPA OIG is committed to helping the EPA ensure clean, safe water for all communities. Through our audits and evaluations, we hold EPA programs accountable to protect drinking water and ecosystems nationwide.
#WorldWaterWeek