Office of the Inspector General

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) independently conducts audits, evaluations, and other reviews of GAO programs and operations and makes recommendations to promote the agency’s economy, efficiency, and effectiveness. The OIG also investigates allegations of potential fraud, waste, mismanagement, and violations of rules and laws related to GAO employees.

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OIG Publications

Semiannual Report: October 1, 2008 - March 31, 2009
GAO/OIG-09-5, May, 2009
Full Report (PDF, 4 pages)    Accessible Text
Semiannual Report: April 1, 2008 - September 30, 2008
GAO/OIG-09-2, December, 2008
Full Report (PDF, 4 pages)   Accessible Text
Report Summary of Independent Evaluation of GAO’s Information Security Program and Practices - Fiscal Year 2008
GAO/OIG-09-1, October 2, 2008
Full Summary (PDF 1 page)    Accessible Text
Diversity at GAO: Sustained Attention Needed to Build on Gains in SES and Managers
GAO-08-1156T, September 16, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 18 pages)   Accessible Text
Diversity at GAO: Sustained Attention Needed to Build on Gains in SES and Managers
GAO-08-1098, September 10, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 36 pages)   Accessible Text

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