The OIG will accomplish its mission and conduct its day-to-day operations consistent with the following values:

Independence.   Independence is a fundamental value guiding OIG operations and our arms-length partnership with the Board. In all matters, we will make independent and objective judgments free from undue internal and external influences or pressures, or other organizational impairments; personal bias or other personal impairments; and direct financial or other potential conflicts of interest.

Integrity.    The OIG adheres to the highest standards of integrity in its dealings with the Board, the System, the Congress, the public, and its employees.

Excellence.    Achieving our mission demands quality, high performance standards, a robust and secure infrastructure, and an experienced, skilled, and motivated professional workforce. We will provide high quality results on time and within budget and make constructive recommendations to address problems and issues, with proper consideration of the Board's mission, goals, functions, and risks. We will also bring appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities to our work; build efficiency, effectiveness, and security into our infrastructure, internal operations, and work processes; and maintain an effective quality control process.

Professionalism.   We effectively use our knowledge, skills, and experience to diligently perform our duties, in good faith and with integrity.

Empowerment.   The OIG will effectively manage its human resources and remain committed to ensuring a working environment that empowers employee productivity, accountability, and professional growth.

Public Interest.   The public interest is defined as the collective well-being of the community of the people and entities that we serve. We will seek to protect the public interest and preserve the public trust; observe integrity, objectivity, and independence in our work; and be accountable and responsive to the Board, the Congress, and the public.