Office of Inspector General (Department of the Interior)
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Office of Inspector General (Department of the Interior) (OIG) is responsible for conducting independent and objective audits, investigations, inspections, and evaluations related to the programs and operations of the U.S. Department of the Interior to ensure they are managed with integrity and efficiency.
Mission
The mission of the Office of Inspector General for the Department of the Interior is to provide independent oversight to promote accountability, integrity, economy, efficiency, and effectiveness within the Department's programs. The OIG works to prevent and detect fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement, thereby safeguarding public resources and enhancing public trust in government.
Parent organization
The OIG is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, but it functions independently to ensure unbiased oversight.
Legislation
The OIG was established under the authority of the Inspector General Act of 1978, which requires the appointment of Inspectors General in various federal agencies to enhance government accountability.
Partners
- Other federal OIGs through the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE). - Various law enforcement agencies for collaborative investigations.
Number of employees
The DOI OIG has about 265 employees.
Organization structure
- Office of Audits, Inspections, and Evaluations conducts audits, inspections, and program evaluations.
- Office of Investigations investigates allegations of misconduct, including criminal and administrative matters.
- Office of Counsel provides legal advice and support for OIG activities.
List of programs
- Audit of DOI's Financial Statements
- Investigations into Fraud and Corruption
- Evaluations of Program Effectiveness
Last total enacted budget
Publicly available specific budget figures for the OIG are not detailed, as they are typically part of the broader Department of the Interior's budget.
Leader
Mark Lee Greenblatt serves as the Inspector General for the Department of the Interior.
Services provided
The OIG provides oversight services through audits that review financial and operational efficiency, inspections that assess the performance of programs and operations, investigations into allegations of wrongdoing, and evaluations to analyze program effectiveness. The office also issues recommendations to improve operations and prevent future issues.
Regulations overseen
While the OIG does not directly oversee regulations, it ensures compliance with federal laws and regulations applicable to the Department of the Interior's activities, often making recommendations to improve regulatory adherence.
Headquarters address
1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240
Website
Wikipedia article
wikipedia:U.S. Department of the Interior Office of Inspector General
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