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Office of Inspector General

Report: Improvements Needed by EPA OIG to Reduce Risk in Employee Hiring Process

Report #15-B-0076, February 5, 2015.

What We Found

Without verification of prior employment or references the EPA OIG may not hire the best job candidates.

Report Materials​​

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