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The Office of Inspector General is an independent office within the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that assists the agency in accomplishing its goals more efficiently. OIG conducts audits, investigations and evaluations of EPA programs and its contractors to promote effectiveness and prevent fraud, abuse and waste. OIG is dedicated to making America cleaner and healthier by enhancing the EPA’s productivity.

The hotline

The EPA OIG hotline was created to receive complaints of fraud, abuse and waste in EPA programs. In particular, OIG hotline focuses on complaints of mismanagement and violations of law or regulations by EPA employees or participants in EPA programs. Citizens, EPA employees and participants in EPA programs may file complaints.

What may be reported to the hotline?

Almost any kind of fraud, waste or misappropriation may be reported. Common violations that are reported to the EPA include:

Travel fraud
Conflict of interest
Theft of government-owned property
Computer crimes
Gross mishandling and waste of funds
Bribery
Contract or grant fraud

Whistleblower protection in green

The Inspector General Act of 1978 provides that reports made by EPA employees will remain confidential. When complaints are made by non-EPA employee, confidentiality is not guaranteed. The Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 and its 2012 Enhancement protect federal employees from retaliation because of their whistleblowing activities. Additional whistleblower protection is provided in the following environmental laws:

Clean Water Act
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
Clean Air Act
Toxic Substances Control Act
Solid Waste Disposal Act
Safe Drinking Water Act

If you have information about violations or illegal activities by an EPA employee, it is advised that you speak to a Dallas whistleblower attorney before proceeding. Blowing the whistle on environmental violations can be complex and complicated.

By Admin | Published March 4, 2014 | Posted in Employee Rights | Tagged environmental protection agency, EPA, Inspector General Act, OIG

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