Office of the Inspector General

Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Organizational Chart - printable PDF

History

On April 14, 1989, the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) was created as an independent entity in the Department of Justice by amendment to the Inspector General Act of 1978, under Attorney General Richard Thornburgh.  The OIG’s mission is to detect and deter fraud, waste, and abuse in Department programs and misconduct by Department personnel.  The OIG also assists Department managers in promoting integrity, economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of Department programs and operations through its audits, inspections, investigations, and special reviews.

Mission

Promoting the rule of law through objective, independent oversight of the Department of Justice.

The OIG has jurisdiction to review the programs and personnel of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the U.S. Marshals Service, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the United States Attorneys, and all other organizations in the Department as well as contractors of the Department and organizations receiving grant money from the Department.

Major Functions

The major functions of the OIG are to:

• Investigate alleged violations of criminal and civil laws, regulations and ethical standards arising from the conduct of Department employees.
• Conduct, report, and follow up on financial audits of Departmental organizations, programs, contracts, grants, and other agreements.
• Conduct, report, and follow up on performance audits and inspections of programs and operations within or financed by the Department.
• Report to the Attorney General and the Congress on problems and deficiencies in the administration of Department and Department-financed operations and progress made in implementing recommended corrective actions.

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