OIG Offices
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) provides nationwide coverage of General Services Administration (GSA) programs and activities. The OIG consists of the following offices:
- The Office of Audits, an evaluative unit staffed with auditors and analysts who provide comprehensive coverage of GSA operations through program performance reviews, internal control assessments, and financial and mandated compliance audits. It also conducts external reviews in support of GSA contracting officials to ensure fair contract prices and adherence to contract terms and conditions.
- The Office of Investigations, an investigative unit that manages a nationwide program to prevent and detect illegal and/or improper activities involving GSA programs, operations, and personnel.
- The Office of Counsel, an in-house legal staff that provides legal advice and assistance to all OIG components, represents the OIG in litigation arising out of or affecting OIG operations, and manages the OIG legislative/regulatory review functions.
- The Office of Internal Evaluation and Analysis, a multi-disciplinary staff that manages operational assessments of OIG components, conducts internal OIG investigations and reviewsl performs special projects and research; and provides advice to the Inspector General on an ad hoc basis. It also houses the Office of Forensic Auditing which is an independent multi-disciplinary team that utilizes innovative strategies to detect potentially fraudulent activities; assesses situations when fraud has been committed; and, produces evidence meeting the standards required by criminal courts.
- The Office of Administration, an in-house staff that provides information systems, budgetary, administrative, personnel, and communications services.
