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'''Office of Inspector General (OIG)''' is an independent entity within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), tasked with ensuring the integrity and efficiency of USDA programs through audits, investigations, and oversight activities. {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://usdaoig.oversight.gov/}} ==Mission== The Office of Inspector General aims to safeguard USDA programs by conducting independent audits and investigations to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse. Its mission includes enhancing the effectiveness of USDA operations and protecting public resources. ==Parent organization== The OIG operates within the [[U.S. Department of Agriculture]], reporting directly to the Secretary of Agriculture while maintaining independence. ==Legislation== The OIG was established by the [https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/STATUTE-92/pdf/STATUTE-92-Pg1101.pdf Inspector General Act of 1978]. ==Partners== * U.S. Department of Justice for criminal prosecutions * Other federal OIGs for collaborative oversight efforts * State and local law enforcement for joint investigations ==Number of employees== The OIG employs approximately 500 staff members. ==Organization structure== The OIG is structured to execute its auditing and investigative mandates efficiently: ===Leader=== The office is headed by the **Inspector General**, appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. ===Divisions=== The divisions include: * Office of Audit for conducting financial and performance audits * Office of Investigations for handling criminal and administrative investigations * Office of Analytics and Innovation for data-driven oversight ==List of programs== * Audit Program for USDA program reviews * Investigative Program targeting fraud and misconduct * Whistleblower Protection Program to support reporting of violations ==Last total enacted budget== The last enacted budget for the OIG was $108 million for Fiscal Year 2024. ==Staff== The OIG employs around 500 individuals, including auditors, criminal investigators, analysts, and support staff, stationed across headquarters and regional offices. ==Funding== Funding is provided through annual Congressional appropriations to the USDA, with a specific budget line for the OIG to maintain its independence. ==Services provided== The OIG provides auditing, investigative, and analytical services to ensure USDA programs operate effectively, investigating allegations of misconduct and providing recommendations for improvement. ==Regulations overseen== The OIG does not directly oversee regulations but enforces compliance with USDA-related laws and policies through its oversight activities. ==Headquarters address== 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250 ==History== The Office of Inspector General was initially established administratively in 1962 by Secretary Orville L. Freeman but was formally created as an independent entity under the Inspector General Act of 1978, strengthening its role in preventing fraud and enhancing USDA program efficiency. ==External links== * [https://usdaoig.oversight.gov/ Official Website] * [[wikipedia:U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General]] ==References== <references />