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About the EPA Office of Inspector General
| Who We Are | Why We Do It | Planning and Performance |
| What We Do | How We Are Organized | Contact Information |
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 as pursuant to the
Vacant, Inspector General
The Inspector General position is vacant. Under the timing provisions of the Federal Vacancies Reform Act, no one may serve as the Acting Inspector General after November 7, 2007. Effective November 8, 2007, Mr. Bill Roderick will revert back to his permanent position as Deputy Inspector General. In order to ensure the continuity of operations and independence of the OIG, EPA Administrator Stephen Johnson has delegated temporary authority to the Deputy Inspector General to exercise all authorities granted to the Inspector General that may be legally delegated to the Deputy Inspector General, until withdrawn, or an Inspector General is appointed by the President and sworn into office.
Bill A. Roderick, Deputy Inspector General
What We Do
We perform audits, evaluations, and investigations of EPA and its contractors, to promote economy and efficiency, and to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse. We also provide hotline services. 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 serve as a catalyst for improving the environment. By helping the Agency operate more economically, effectively, and efficiently, we contribute to improved environmental quality and human health. We strive to provide solutions to problems that ultimately result in making America a cleaner and healthier place.
How We Are Organized
Explore the EPA Office of the Inspector General organization chart and learn more about the different offices within the OIG.
Planning and Performance
Learn about our Strategic, Annual, and Multi-Year Plans as well as Annual Performance Reports on our Planning and Performance Results page.
Contact Information
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Inspector General
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. (2410T)
Washington, DC 20460
Tel: 202.566.2391
Fax: 202.566.2549
E-mail: webcomments.oig@epa.gov
For more details, please visit our "How to Contact Us" page.