[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 13, Volume 1] [Revised as of January 1, 1999] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 13CFR101.300] [Page 8] ASSISTANCE CHAPTER I--SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PART 101--ADMINISTRATION--Table of Contents Subpart C--Inspector General Sec. 101.300 What is the Inspector General's authority to conduct audits, investigations, and inspections? The Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended (5 U.S.C. App. 3) authorizes SBA's Inspector General to provide policy direction for, and to conduct, supervise, and coordinate such audits, investigations, and inspections relating to the programs and operations of SBA as appears necessary or desirable.