What is an OIG report?

What is an OIG report?

OIG reports contain findings of its audits and evaluations, assess how well HHS programs and grantees/contractors are working, identify risks to the people they serve and to taxpayers, and recommend necessary improvements.

Are OIG reports public?

OIG reports and documents are made available internally and publicly, subject to the restrictions imposed by the Privacy Act and the Freedom of Information Act.

How do I get my OIG report?

What is Oversight.gov? Oversight.gov is a publicly accessible, searchable website containing the latest public reports from Federal Inspectors General who are members of the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE). The site is operated and maintained by CIGIE.

What does the EPA Inspector General do?

The mission of the Office of Inspector General is to promote economy and efficiency at the EPA and the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, as well as detect and prevent waste, fraud, and abuse related to the programs and operations of those two agencies.

What happens when OIG investigation?

Q: What happens when an investigation is complete? A: Generally, when an investigation is complete, OIG will produce a report based upon relevant witness interviews, records, and other evidence. The report will be reviewed within OIG to ensure that it is fact-based, objective, and clear.

What happens during an OIG investigation?

The OIG reviews the information and makes an initial determination of what action is required. If an allegation appears to be credible, the OIG will generally take one of three actions: (1) initiate an investigation; (2) initiate an audit or inspection; or (3) refer the allegation to management or another agency.

Can the OIG prosecute?

An OIG investigation can result in a criminal proceeding only if DOJ accepts it for criminal prosecution. This effectively grants immunity against criminal prosecution based on the employee’s statements concerning the matter(s) covered by the advisement, unless the statements are found to be untruthful.

Who does the HHS OIG report to?

The Inspector General Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-452), as amended, requires that the Inspector General report semiannually to the head of the Department and the Congress on the activities of the office during the 6-month periods ending March 31 and September 30.

How does the EPA investigate?

Investigators conduct the EPA OIG’s criminal investigations, which look for violations of the law. If the OIG’s investigation uncovers no evidence that a crime was committed, the case is closed. If the investigation finds administrative but no criminal violation, a report is given to the agency for action.

Is OIG a law enforcement?

OIG special agents are Federal law enforcement officers who are trained and authorized to exercise law enforcement authority to make warrantless arrests, obtain and execute search and arrest warrants, and carry firearms in the performance of their duties.

Is the EPA’s Office of Inspector General part of the EPA?

The EPA’s Office of Inspector General s a part of the EPA, although Congress provides our funding separate from the agency, to ensure our independence. We were created pursuant to the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended. OIG Hotline: 1-888-546-8740.

Where can I find the OIG audit report?

Also, when initiated, most audits are announced publicly, and upon their conclusion, a final report is posted here on the Reports page. 2020 OIG Reports are available. Reports from October 2016 and later marked with a P, F or A in their report number follow GAGAS, official examination standards established by the federal government.

How long does it take for the OIG to correct a report?

Learn more Any time the OIG corrects a report post-issuance, the report link in the listing below will be accompanied by a correction notation for a period of two weeks. The EPA OIG conducts financial and performance audits to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of agency operations and programs.

What does the N stand for in an OIG report?

Reports marked with an N, E, B or S signify the limited “non-GAGAS” work that reflects back on our recent recommendations to highlight the impact of our oversight mission. The EPA’s Office of Inspector General s a part of the EPA, although Congress provides our funding separate from the agency, to ensure our independence.

What is an OIG report? OIG reports contain findings of its audits and evaluations, assess how well HHS programs and grantees/contractors are working, identify risks to the people they serve and to taxpayers, and recommend necessary improvements. Are OIG reports public? OIG reports and documents are made available internally and publicly, subject to the restrictions…