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HRD-81-150 1 (1981-09-15)

handle is hein.gao/gaobabcjx0001 and id is 1 raw text is: ~ 7~UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON, D.C. 20548 HUMAN RESOURCES DIVIIION B-204681 SEPTEMBER 15,1981 The Honorable Raymond J. Donovan The Secretary of Labor 111 Dear Secretary Donovan: 116342 Subject: Improvements Needed in Assessing Penalties and Controlling Penalty Collections Resulting from Occupational Safety and Health Inspections (HRD-81-150) The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) inspection program is its primary means of insuring safe and health- ful working conditions for about 73 million employees protected by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. During fiscal year 1980, about 132,000 violations were cited and penalties totaling about $23 million were proposed. We reviewed the adequacy of the accounting controls and procedures used by OSHA and the Office of the Solicitor for processing penalty cases and collecting and safe- guarding penalty payments. Our review showed that (1) weaknesses exist in internal con- trols and the recordkeeping system used to account for penalties and (2) it is taking too long to deposit penalties received into the U.S. Treasury. We are also providing information on regional solicitors' policies for processing contested and collection cases. OSHA has recognized that improved internal controls and record- keeping are needed and has made a commitment to develop improved controls and records. BACKGROUND The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 authorizes the Secretary of Labor to establish national occupational safety and health standards and enforce compliance through workplace inspec- tions and penalties for violations. The Secretary has delegated these responsibilities to the Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health. (206882) ..... / s '7

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