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EPA OIG Issues BABA Implementation Evaluation for State Revolving Fund Programs
Build America, Buy America Act (BABA)U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Inspector GeneralUS
Announced
Feb 19, 2025
Description
The EPA Office of Inspector General issued Report No. 25-E-0016 evaluating the EPA Office of Water's guidance to State Revolving Fund Programs for implementing Build America, Buy America Act requirements. The evaluation assesses how effectively EPA has guided states on BABA compliance for Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs, identifying implementation challenges and recommendations for improvement.
Key Findings
EPA OIG Issues BABA Implementation Evaluation for State Revolving Fund Programs
s on matters in this report will be made by EPA managers in accordance with established audit resolution procedures. The Office of Water is responsible for the issues discussed in this report. In accordance with EPA Manual 2750, your office provided acceptable planned corrective actions and estimated completion dates for Recommendations 1 and 4. These recommendations are resolved. A final response pertaining to these