OIG Mission Statement
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The Office of Inspector General became statutory with the signing of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-452).
The Office of Inspector General:
- Promotes the integrity, efficiency, and effectiveness of HUD programs and operations to assist the Department in meeting its mission.
- Detects and prevents waste, fraud, and abuse.
- Seeks administrative sanctions, civil recoveries, and/or criminal prosecution of those responsible for waste, fraud, and abuse in HUD programs and operations.
We Conduct our Mission by:
- Conducting independent and objective audits, investigations, and other activities relevant to the HUD mission.
- Keeping the Secretary, Congress, and the American public fully and currently informed.
- Working collaboratively with HUD staff and program participants to ensure success of HUD program goals.
Vision Statement:
We are a trusted and respected resource for HUD, Congress, and the American public in ensuring the integrity, efficiency, and effectiveness of HUD programs and operations. We are committed to working jointly with HUD management to achieve their goals.
Values:
- Integrity: We strive to maintain the highest level of trust and integrity in all of our activities and understand that by the nature of our mission, we are kept to a higher standard.
- Professionalism: We insist on high standards of professional conduct from employees at all levels and understand that by the nature of our mission, we are held to a higher standard.
- Communication: We encourage an environment of "risk-free" communication and promote open, honest, and respectful exchange of ideas and information.
- Valuing Employees: We recognize that a diverse workforce is our most valued asset and strongly value employee productivity and contributions. We realize our responsibility to provide resources, training, recognition, and equal opportunity to optimize employee growth potential.
- Mission Driven: We are a cost-effective, mission-oriented organization committed to excellence in all of our activities and focused on prioritizing our efforts on relevant issues with the aim of improving performance through measurable results.
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