Office of the Inspector General (Department of State)
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Office of the Inspector General (Department of State) (OIG) conducts oversight of the U.S. Department of State and associated entities to ensure accountability, transparency, and the effective execution of U.S. foreign policy. The OIG operates independently to provide objective evaluations, audits, and investigations.
Mission
The mission of the Office of the Inspector General for the Department of State is to assist the Department in achieving its foreign policy goals by promoting efficiency, economy, and integrity in its programs and operations. Through its oversight activities, OIG helps prevent and detect fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement, ensuring resources are used effectively to support U.S. diplomatic efforts.
Parent organization
The OIG is part of the U.S. Department of State, but it maintains independence in its operations to ensure unbiased oversight.
Legislation
The OIG was established by the Inspector General Act of 1978, which mandated the creation of Inspectors General in various federal departments to improve accountability.
Partners
- Other federal OIGs through the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE). - Various international oversight bodies in coordination with diplomatic efforts.
Number of employees
The Office of the Inspector General for the Department of State employs approximately 300 individuals.
Organization structure
- Office of Audits conducts financial, performance, and information technology audits.
- Office of Inspections evaluates the effectiveness of Department operations worldwide.
- Office of Investigations investigates allegations of criminal, civil, and administrative misconduct.
List of programs
- Audit and Inspection of Embassy Operations
- Special Investigations into Fraud or Mismanagement
- Security Inspections and Evaluations
Last total enacted budget
Specific budget figures for the OIG are not publicly itemized separately from the Department of State's overall budget.
Leader
Sandra J. Lewis serves as the Acting Inspector General for the Department of State.
Services provided
The OIG provides services through its three main functions: audits, inspections, and investigations. It assesses the Department's programs for effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with laws and regulations; conducts inspections at diplomatic posts worldwide to evaluate diplomatic and consular activities; and investigates allegations of wrongdoing to protect the integrity of the Department's operations.
Regulations overseen
While not directly overseeing regulations, the OIG ensures that the Department of State adheres to various federal laws, regulations, and internal policies, recommending improvements where necessary.
Headquarters address
Harry S Truman Building, 2201 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20037
Website
Wikipedia article
wikipedia:Inspector General of the Department of State
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