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GAO: EPA Broke Law When Installing Soundproof Phone Booth

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 16, 2018 12:02 PM | Updated: Apr 24, 2018 10:09 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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The GAO said that the EPA violated the Antideficiency Act when spent $43,000 for a soundproof phone booth in the administrator’s office.

IG Report: No Record Retention Violations Revealed at EPA

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 9, 2018 3:15 PM | Updated: Apr 16, 2018 3:02 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

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?’

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 6, 2018 1:02 PM | Updated: Apr 14, 2018 1:52 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 4, 2018 3:13 PM | Updated: Oct 11, 2020 6:57 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 3, 2018 2:16 PM | Updated: Apr 10, 2018 9:20 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 22, 2018 9:42 AM | Updated: Feb 28, 2018 3:05 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 20, 2018 3:37 PM | Updated: Mar 6, 2024 1:49 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 10, 2018 8:47 AM | Updated: Jan 10, 2022 1:47 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The EPA has had success with shrinking the size of its workforce, and more staff reductions are likely on the way.

Working to Uncover Covert Activity at the EPA

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 10, 2017 9:20 AM | Updated: Dec 18, 2017 9:55 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
young businessman with finger on his lips saying 'Shhh'

A second lawsuit has been filed against the EPA seeking information about covert activity by agency employees.

EPA Paid Almost $700k for Parking Spaces That Went Unused

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 19, 2017 8:27 AM | Updated: Nov 27, 2017 3:56 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

A recent IG report found that the EPA paid almost $700,000 for subsidized employee parking spaces that went unused over a two year period.

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