EPA’s internal watchdog is diving in with data to more quickly spot and complete its audits and investigations at the agency.
EPA’s Office of Inspector General released on Monday its latest semiannual report detailing its efforts to root out fraud, waste and abuse at the agency. The watchdog office has turned to high-tech tools to speed up its work and recover millions of taxpayer dollars.
“Enhancing data analytics remains central to our anti-fraud strategy, empowering us to proactively safeguard federal funds from misuse,” said Deputy Inspector General Nicole Murley in a message to Congress accompanying the report.
In January, the inspector general merged its information technology and strategic analysis offices together, creating the Office of Data, Analysis and Technology, enabling “faster, more comprehensive analysis,” Murley said.
