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What We Do Mission:Congress enacted the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended, to ensure integrity and efficiency in government. The Homeland Security Act of 2002, as amended, established an Office of Inspector General (OIG) in the Department of Homeland Security (Department). The Inspector General is appointed by the President and subject to Senate confirmation. The OIG serves as an independent and objective inspection, audit, and investigative body to provide independent oversight and promote excellence, integrity, and accountability within DHS programs and operations. Hotline:The OIG operates a hotline through which Department employees and others can report fraud, waste, abuse and mismanagement, or other criminal or noncriminal misconduct related to the Department’s programs or operations. The hotline encourages users to use the online allegation form, call toll-free at 1 (800) 323-8603 or fax at (202) 254-4292. Supporting the DHS Mission:The OIG serves as a business support activity affecting the Department globally. Findings and recommendations issued by the OIG add value to the Department and assist the Department in fulfilling its mission and goals. OIG and the Five Core Missions of DHS:The OIG publishes an annual work plan that lists the audits and inspections to be performed, and ensures that work included in the plan aligns with the Secretary’s priorities and the Department’s core missions.
The Core Missions: 1. Preventing Terrorism and Enhancing Security; 2. Securing and Managing Our Borders; 3. Enforcing and Administering Our Immigration Laws; 4. Safeguarding and Securing Cyberspace; and 5. Ensuring Resilience to Disasters Fiscal Year 2011 Results:
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