Inspector General

Inspector General Duties

The IG heads an independent and objective organization responsible for audit, investigation, and fraud control related to the programs and operations of the Commission. The IG is responsible for carrying out and supervising the functions, powers, and duties of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) as provided in the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended. The IG provides leadership and coordination and makes recommendations to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of programs and operations, as well as to prevent and detect fraud and abuse in such programs and operations. The IG is the principal advisor to the Commission on the above matters and is responsible for keeping the Commission fully and currently informed about problems and deficiencies relating to the administration of the Commission's programs and operations and the necessity for corrective action.

HANDLING ALLEGATIONS: The IG serves as Commission's point-of-contact regarding the detection and prevention of allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, and/or the perception thereof. The IG receives, reviews, and determines the need to investigate allegations. Allegations may take the form of written correspondence, phone calls, emails, one-on-one discussions/complaints, or requests for investigative support. The IG makes recommendations to the Commission on IG-related matters reported to the Office of Inspector General ("OIG") or on matters detected by the OIG. The IG monitors resolution, compliance, and implementation of corrective action(s).

AUDITS: The IG develops an annual written strategy of audits. Audits are to be conducted based on areas or programs that have been determined to be high-risk. The IG conducts and/or supervises audits and investigations relating to Commission programs and operations; recommends policies to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of such programs and operations; and prevents and detects fraud, waste and abuse in such programs and operations. The IG reports to and is under the general supervision of the Commission. The IG does not report to or is subject to supervision by the Executive Director of the Commission or any other employee of the Commission. No program operating responsibilities are assigned to the IG. The IG exercises independence in initiating, carrying out, and completing any audit or investigation.