Office of the Inspector General (OIG)

Audits

The Audit Unit of the Office of the Inspector General conducts and coordinates audits of the programs, operations and activities of the National Archives and Records Administration.

Audits examine:

  • the management and financial operations of the agency, including its field offices
  • the economy and efficiency with which agency operations are managed and the program results achieved
  • program effectiveness
  • compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies in carrying out programs

The overall objective of an audit is to recommend improvements in the management and conduct of NARA's programs and activities.

Government Auditing Standards

Audits are conducted in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards, including the Government Auditing Standards [General Accounting Office Yellow Book].

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The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001
Telephone: 1-86-NARA-NARA or 1-866-272-6272