This publication is a compilation of the text of public law 95452. The 1988 amendment to the inspector general act of 1978 added the national archives and records administration nara, along with 32 other agencies, to the list of agencies with statutory inspectors general. The inspector general act of 1978, as amended, establishes the responsibilities and duties of an ig. Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the.
Jurisdiction, confidentiality, and privacy justice oig. Inspector general act of 1978 how is inspector general act. Excerpts from the and operations of the establishments. Under the inspector general act of 1978, as amended, the inspectors general of the various federal agencies and departments are to conduct and supervise audits and investigations relating to the programs and operations. Proposal for oversight of certain entities without an office of inspector general this attached report was prepared by a working group of inspectors general to address oversight of entities without an office of inspector general. The inspector general act of 1978, referred to in text, is pub. The iia issues statement to congress supporting inspector general independence. This article is within the scope of wikiproject united states, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of topics relating to the united states of america on wikipedia. The oig is authorized to collect this information pursuant to the inspector general act of 1978 as amended, 5 u.
The inspector general act of 1978 is a united states federal law 92 stat. 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. Inspector general act of 1978 how is inspector general. Purpose and establishment of offices of inspector general. 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 national aeronautics and space administration, the small. Inspector general act of 1978 how is inspector general act of 1978 abbreviated. Inspector general act of 1978 united states department. Inspector general act of 1978 wikisource, the free. Sections 4, 5 other than subsections a, 6a other than paragraphs 7 and 8 thereof, and 7 of the inspector general act of 1978 5 u.
General shall report to and be under the general supervision of the head of the establishment involved or, to the extent such authority is delegated, the officer next in rank below such head, but shall not report to, or be subject to supervision by, any other officer of such establishment. The iia issues statement to congress supporting inspector. Inspectors general are authorized to exercise administrative subpoena authority to obtain information required for administrative, civil and criminal investigation. Inspector general act of 1978 united states department of. Additional provisions with respect to the inspector general of the department of defense 8a. References in text the inspector general act of 1978. Tigta was established by the internal revenue service restructuring and reform act of 1998 irs reform act, which amended the inspector general act of 1978 ig act, to include an independent inspector general ig to provide oversight of irss activities, programs, and offices.
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. Administrative subpoena authority held by inspectors general. This article is within the scope of wikiproject law, an attempt at providing a comprehensive, standardised, panjurisdictional and uptodate resource for the legal field and the subjects encompassed by it. This act be cited as the inspector general act of 1978. Remission of liquidated damages when a contract made on behalf of the federal government by the head of a federal agency, or by an authorized officer of the agency. Inspector general act of 1978 council of the inspectors general on. The ig act office of inspector general, department of. The working groups vision for rightsized oig oversight arose from working group deliberations built upon a solid foundation. Proposal for oversight of certain entities without an office of inspector general.
See 1 fam exhibit 0502 for the reporting requirements found in section 5 of the inspector general act, as amended. Current codification can be found found under title 5, united states code, appendix, sequence 2 1. This act may be cited as the inspector general act of 1978. As amended by the inspector general reform act of 2008 pub. General shall report to and be under the general supervision of the. Throughout the project, we will provide updates on a regular basis through a monthly meeting or via email, phone or video conference. In the fall of2008, congress amended the inspector general act 1978,5 u. Inspector general act of 1978 incorporating inspector general reform act of 2008, pub. In order to create independent and objective units. Page title 5, appendixinspector general act of 1978 3 i an office of inspector general of the department of the treasury. Confidentiality in accordance with the gpo inspector general act of 1988 and inspector general act of 1978, as amended, the identity of all individuals who file a complaint with the oig will remain confidential and not disclosed to anyone outside of the oig without the consent of the individual complainant, or if the inspector general determines such disclosure is unavoidable during the. Another prior section 8f of the inspector general act of 1978, relating to rule of construction of special provisions, was renumbered section 8j.
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. As necessary for carrying out the duties and responsibilities provided by the inspector general act of 1978, as amended, the inspector general is authorized to. 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. The office of inspector general was formally established at nara in april 1989. References in text the inspector general act of 1978, referred to in subsec. The united states code is meant to be an organized, logical compilation of the laws passed by congress. A prior section 141 was renumbered section 8d of this title. The act specifically creates inspector general positions and offices in more than a dozen specific departments and agencies. Inspector general act of 1978 wikisource, the free online.
That this act be cited as the inspector general act of 1978. The inspector general act of 1978 office of inspector. In carrying out the duties and responsibilities established under this act, each inspector general shall give particular regard to the activities of the comptroller general of the united states with a view toward avoiding duplication and insuring effective coordination and cooperation. Section 6 of the inspector general act of 1978 5 u. Inspector generals semiannual report to congress, no.
The act specifically creates inspector general positions and offices in more than a. Short title this act be cited as the inspector general act of 1978. 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. According to the inspector general act of 1978, as amended, igs are nonpartisan and are appointed without. The head of the designated federal entity shall transfer to such office the offices, units, or other components. Oigs mission is to detect and deter fraud, waste, and abuse in department programs and misconduct by department personnel. Administrative subpoena authority held by inspectors. Jun 18, 2009 law librarians society of washington, d. The ig act was amended throughout the 1980s to increase the number of agencies with statutory igs, culminating in 1988 with the establishment of igs in smaller, independent agencies. Current codification can be found found under title 5, united states code.
The ig act was amended throughout the 1980s to increase the number of agencies with statutory igs, culminating in 1988 with the establishment of igs. 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. Pdf an act to authorize an appointment in the inspectorgenerals department. Special provisions relating to the agency for international development. However, failure to provide the oig with all of the information needed to investigate could result in an incomplete investigation.
Legislative developments and legal issues overview the inspector general act, as amende d, will reach its 30th anniversary in 2008, and today there are more than 60 offices of inspectors general oigs. 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. An act to establish offices of inspector general within various departments and. Departments and agencies involved in order to create independent and objective units.
The united states congress established an office of inspector general at the eeoc through the 1988 amendment of the inspector general act of 1978, which expanded authority to independent agencies and federal entities. Inspector general act of 1978 mandates timely and complete access to. References in text the inspector general act of 1978 referred. As the acting inspector general ig of the department of defense dod. Council members share information about their ongoing work, with a focus on concerns that may apply to the broader financial sector and ways to improve financial oversight. Seven principles of highly effective inspectors general. A brief history of the hhs office of inspector general. 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.
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