Stronger Management of EPA's Information Resources Is Critical to Meeting Program Needs

摘要

Studies over the past 5 years have highlighted similar problems with EPA's management and use of information resources--computer software and hardware, personnel, data, and information systems. A strong central management office and more top-level involvement are needed to provide direction and leadership. Better cost-accounting procedures and management control over contractors developing EPA's computer-based information systems are also needed. Additional computer systems to support EPA's program objectives should be based on current workload projections. The new Office of Inspector General should audit how well EPA manages its information resources.