Office of the Inspector General

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

On April 14, 1989, the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) was created in the Department of Justice (Department) by amendment to the Inspector General Act of 1978. OIG’s mission is to promote the rule of law through objective, independent oversight of the Department. 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.

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..

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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