Who We Are
The Office of Inspector General is an independent office within EPA that helps the agency protect the environment in a more efficient and cost effective manner. We consist of auditors, program analysts, investigators, and others with extensive expertise. Although we are a part of EPA, Congress provides us with our funding separate from the agency, to ensure our independence. We were created pursuant to the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended.
Learn more in our OIG Brochures on Fraud, Waste and Abuse. For explanations of some commonly asked questions and misunderstood terms, visit our Frequently Asked Questions and Terms page.
Our Vision
Be the premier oversight organization trusted to speak the truth, promote good governance, and contribute to improved human health and the environment.
Our Mission
Conduct independent audits, evaluations and investigations; make evidence-based recommendations to promote economy, efficiency and effectiveness; and prevent and detect fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement and misconduct for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board.
What We Do
Conduct independent audits, evaluations and investigations; make evidence-based recommendations to promote economy, efficiency and effectiveness; and prevent and detect fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement and misconduct for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board. We also provide hotline services to our agencies. We discuss issues with EPA management and others, including Congress, and provide detailed reports. Twice a year, we provide a Semiannual Report to Congress that identifies significant EPA deficiencies and proposed corrective actions and profiles our accomplishments.
Why We Do It
We strive to be a premier oversight organization trusted to speak the truth and promote good governance. We provide solutions to problems that ultimately result in making America a cleaner and healthier place.
Contact the OIG
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Inspector General
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Mail Code: (2410T)
Washington, DC 20460
202-250-8800 | 202-566-0857 (Fax)
For more contact details, please visit our Contact webpage.
