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Ex-Im Bank

Office of Inspector General (OIG)

Mission

The Ex-Im Bank Office of Inspector General (OIG) was organized in 2007, with Ex-Im Bank’s first Inspector General,  Michael W. Tankersley, being sworn in on August 6, 2007.  As a new office, substantial attention is being focused on assessment and planning, including the hiring of initial personnel and establishment of policies and procedures.  With the launch of this web site, the Ex-Im Bank Office of Inspector General has commenced the execution of its mission with the support and assistance of Inspector General community.

 The Ex-Im Bank Office of Inspector General:

  • Promotes economy, efficiency and effectiveness in the management of Ex-Im Bank programs and supporting operations;
  • Conducts and supervises audits, investigations and reviews relating to the Bank’s export credit insurance, guaranty and loan programs and supporting operations;
  • Seeks to detect and prevent fraud, waste and abuse;
  • Reviews existing and proposed legislation and regulations and makes appropriate recommendations; and
  • Keeps the Chairman and Congress informed of serious problems and recommends corrective actions and implementation measures.

The OIG also carries out other significant statutory responsibilities and Government-wide mandates in areas such as management, financial reporting, information security and privacy.  The Ex-Im Bank Inspector General is a member of the President’s Council on Integrity and Efficiency (PCIE).

Guide to the Office of Inspector General (PDF, 217 Kb)

Relevant References

The Inspector General Act of 1978
http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/uscode05a/usc_sup_05_5_10_sq2.html

Frequently Asked Questions About the Inspector General
http://www.ignet.gov/igs/faq1.html

Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE)
http://www.ignet.gov/pande/mission1.html

The Inspector General Story
http://www.ignet.gov/psa/master_content.html

Freedom of Information Act Requests
http://www.exim.gov/about/disclosure/foiahowto.cfm

 
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