GAO: EPA Broke Law When Installing Soundproof Phone Booth
The GAO said that the EPA violated the Antideficiency Act when spent $43,000 for a soundproof phone booth in the administrator’s office.
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IG Report: No Record Retention Violations Revealed at EPA
An IG investigation at EPA found more than 96 pages of unapproved apps on agency phones but no evidence of purposely circumventing federal record retention rules.
Is Leadership at EPA ‘Coming Apart at the Seams?’
One Congressman is apparently fed up with reports about the EPA administrator and wants to hold a hearing to listen to his sworn testimony on recent allegations.
Recent Controversies Weigh on EPA Administrator
A series of recent controversies have generated negative publicity for EPA’s administrator. He is now responding publicly to his critics.
House Democrats Want Hearing on Cabinet Members’ Flight Costs
Two Congressmen want a formal hearing into excessive travel spending by Trump administration cabinet officials.
Another House Committee Probes EPA Administrator’s First Class Travel
Another lawmaker is asking questions about EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt’s frequent first class trips.
House Democrats Seeking Information on Pruitt’s First Class Flights
Some Democrats in the House want to know why EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt has been taking so many first-class flights.
EPA Touts Success With Buyouts, Shrinking Workforce
The EPA has had success with shrinking the size of its workforce, and more staff reductions are likely on the way.
Public Outcry Leads to EPA Terminating its Media Monitoring Contract
A backlash over a contract the EPA had with a private firm for media monitoring services has led to both parties canceling the agreement.
Working to Uncover Covert Activity at the EPA
A second lawsuit has been filed against the EPA seeking information about covert activity by agency employees.
