Introduction to the oig office of inspector general. In order to create independent and objective units. The ogc is charged with performing the investigative functions for the merit systems protection board as required by the inspector general act of 1978, 5 u. History and evolution of the inspector general act of 1978.
Original signature of member th d congress session h. Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the. Administrative subpoena authority held by inspectors general. Aug 15, 2002 there are currently 57 inspectors general ig subject to the inspector general act of 1978 or similar statutory provisions. The presidential protection assistance act of 1976, referred to in subsec. Appendix 2 188 notea of decisions which had outlived their usefulness. Purpose and establishment of offices of inspector general.
The bill may add this sentence regarding section 6 because it would emphasize that the sig tarps duties, responsibilities, and. History, characteristics, and recent congressional actions congressional research service 2 evolution of the inspector general act of 1978 since its enactment in 1978, the ig act has been substantially amended twice. Each inspector general appointed under the inspector general act of 1978 pub. An act to amend the inspector general act of 1978 to strengthen the independence of the inspectors general, and for other purposes. Department of agriculture usda, was administratively established by the secretary of agriculture in 1962 following a major criminal fraud scandal affecting several agencies within usda. Code compiled act 95452 inspector general act of 1978. Delegations of authority office of inspector general oig. The inspector general act amendments of 1988 created a new set of igs in. Twentyeight igs in designated federal entities dfe igs are appointed by their agency heads. Ar 201, inspector general activities and procedures. In order to create independent and objective units 1 to conduct and supervise audits and investigations relating to programs and operations of the department of agriculture, the department of commerce, the department of housing and urban development, the department of. The president appoints 29 igs who are confirmed by the senate. The inspector general act of 1978, as amended with the.
One hundred fourteenth congress of the united states of. Inspector general empowerment act of 2016 congress. A primer this report provides an overview of statutory inspectors general igs in the federal government, including their structure, functions, and related issues for congress. C 3020, inspector general act of 1978 public law, 95452, as amended. That law requires the president to notify congress of the reasons for the removal of an ig not later than 30 days before taking action. Requirements for federal entities and designated federal entities a 1 the term federal entity means any government corporation within the meaning of section 1031 of title 5, united states code, any government controlled corporation within the meaning of section 1032 of such title, or any other entity in the. In brief, the ig act of 1978, as amended, grants the oig the administrative authority to. View pdf document as required by the inspector general act of 1978 as amended, this semiannual report summarizes the activities of the office of inspector general for the preceding 6month period. General has responsibilities under the inspector general act of 1978, or to prevent or impede that inspector generals access to such records, documents, or other materials, under any provision of law, except a provision of law that expressly refers to the inspector general and expressly limits the inspector generals right of access. Legislative history and key characteristics of federal inspectors. In carrying out the duties and responsibilities established under this act, each inspector general d in carrying out the duties and responsibilities established under this act, each inspector general e 1 in carrying out the duties and. For complete classi fication of this act to the code, see tables.
The inspector general act of 1978 is a united states federal law 92 stat. Gerald walpin september 1, 1931 june 24, 2016 was an american lawyer and author. Receive full access to all records and materials available to the agency. Section 3f of the inspector general act of 1978 5 u. Another prior section 8f of the inspector general act of 1978, relating to rule of construction of special provisions, was renumbered section 8j. Oig was later legislatively established by congress under the inspector general act of 1978, as amended. The inspector general act of 1978 authorizes each inspector general to require by subpoena the production of all information, documents, reports, answers, records, accounts, papers, and other data and documentary evidence necessary in the performance of the functions assigned by the act. Section 6 of the inspector general act of 1978 5 u. I write pursuant to section 5d of the inspector general ig act of 1978, as amended, which requires an inspector general to report to the head of the agency whenever the inspector general becomes aware of particularly serious or flagrant problems, abuses, or deficiencies relating to the administration of programs and operations of such.
An act to amend the inspector general act of 1978 to enhance the independence of the inspectors general, to create a council of the inspectors general on integrity and efficiency, and for other purposes. The act established the position of inspector general and comptroller under the. The epas office of inspector general is 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 exit. The inspector general act of 1978 office of inspector. Our mission, as mandated by the inspector general act of 1978, 5 u. Inspector general act of 1978 home office of inspector.
Page title 5, appendixinspector general act of 1978 3 1 to conduct and supervise audits and investigations relating to the programs and operations of the establishments listed in section 122. Required by the inspector general act of 1978 as amended view pdf document. The office of inspector general oig for the board of governors of the federal reserve system board and the consumer financial protection bureau cfpb is an independent and objective oversight authority established under the inspector general act of. The inspector general act amendments of 1988 created a. Report on the state of the economy, efficiency, discipline, morale, training, and readiness throughout the command as directed by the joint commander or in. Presidential removal of igs under the inspector general act. The office of inspector general oig for the board of governors of the federal reserve system board and the consumer financial protection bureau cfpb is an independent and objective oversight authority established under the inspector general act of 1978, as amended. The united states code is meant to be an organized, logical compilation of the laws passed by congress. As of september 30, 2017, 12 of the 64 active offices of inspector general oig established by the inspector general act of 1978, as amended ig act, had ig vacancies. Inspector general act of 1978 incorporating inspector general reform act of 2008, pub. Semiannual reports eeoc office of inspector general.
To amend the inspector general act of 1978 to require removal for cause of inspectors general, and for other purposes. The act specifically creates inspector general positions and offices in more than a dozen specific departments and agencies. The ig act office of inspector general, department of. The identity of complainants is protected under the provisions of the whistleblower protection act of 1989 pdf and the inspector general act of 1978, as amended pdf. As required by the inspector general act of 1978 as amended, this semiannual report summarizes the activities of the office of inspector general for the preceding 6month period. Statutory inspectors general in the federal government. Gao developed a survey that included key elements related to ig independence, quality of work, and resources. Short title this act be cited as the inspector general act of 1978. He served as the inspector general of the corporation for national and community service cncs from january 2007 until june 2009, when he was removed by u. Feb 02, 20 an act to reorganize the executive branch of the government and increase its economy and efficiency by establishing offices of inspector general within the departments of agriculture, commerce, housing and urban development, the interior, labor, and transportation, and within the community services administration, the environmental protection agency, the general services administration, the.
Short title this act may be cited as the inspector general act of 1978. Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the united states of america in congress assembled, that this act be cited as the inspector general act of 1978. Complaints may also be filed using the ig hotline at the u. Inspector general act of 1978 wikisource, the free online. This act be cited as the inspector general act of 1978. That this act be cited as the inspector general act of 1978. A prior section 8f of the inspector general act of 1978, relating to requirements for federal entities and designated federal entities, was renumbered section 8g by pub.
This act may be cited as the inspector general act of 1978. There are currently 57 inspectors general ig subject to the inspector general act of 1978 or similar statutory provisions. Since the passing of the ig act of 1978, the emphasis on accountability has continued to. Ten ig vacancies were in oigs with presidentially appointed,senate confirmed pas igs and two were in designated federal entities dfe with agencyappointed igs. Go to the united states code service archive directory.
Inspector general act of 1978 united states department. Department of agriculture office of inspector general. It is one of a series of audit, inspection, investigative, and special reports prepared by. Inspector general act of 1978 senate judiciary committee. The inspector general act of 1978 authorizes each inspector general to require by subpoena the production of all information, documents, reports, answers, records, accounts, papers, and other data and documentary evidence necessary in the performance of the. Inspector general act of 1978 how is inspector general. In each recent instance where president trump removed a permanent ig, he. Mar 02, 2020 authority under section 6a9 of the inspector general act of 1978, as amended, to enter into contracts and other agreements for audits and other services pdf, 119kb 7232004 efefb152. Inspector general act of 1978 wikisource, the free.
At its top level, it divides the world of legislation into fifty topicallyorganized titles, and each title is further subdivided into any number of logical subtopics. The inspector general act of 1978, as amended ig act, establishes the responsibilities and duties of an inspector general. Authority under section 6a9 of the inspector general act of 1978, as amended, to enter into contracts and other agreements for audits and other services pdf, 119kb 7232004 efefb152. Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the united states of america in congress assembled, section 1. An act to reorganize the executive branch of the government and increase its economy and efficiency by establishing offices of inspector general within the departments of agriculture, commerce, housing and urban development, the interior, labor, and transportation, and within the community services administration, the environmental protection agency, the general. Administrative subpoena authority held by inspectors. One hundred fourteenth congress of the united states of america. An act to establish offices of inspector general within various departments and agencies, and for other purposes. The flra oig was established on september 25, 1989. Preface this report was prepared by the office oflnspector general oig pursuant to the inspector general act of 1978, as amended, and section 209 of the foreign service act of 1980, as amended. This semiannual report is issued by the equal employment opportunity commissions eeocs, office of inspector general oig pursuant to the inspector general act of 1978, as amended.
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