Justice Department: An Assessment of the Need for a Statutory Inspector General
AFMD-86-8
Published: Feb 24, 1986. Publicly Released: Mar 27, 1986.
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Highlights
Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the organization and operation of the Department of Justice's audit and investigative activities to: (1) determine how they differ from those authorized under the Inspector General Act of 1978; (2) offer a recommendation on whether Justice should have a statutory inspector general (IG); (3) address Justice's objections to establishing an IG; and (4) provide information on the different methods of structuring a Justice IG.
Recommendations
Matter for Congressional Consideration
| Matter | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Congress should amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to establish an Office of Inspector General (OIG) at Justice in order to: (1) strengthen management's control; (2) promote efficient and effective operation; (3) combat fraud, waste, and abuse; and (4) ensure that the Attorney General and Congress are kept fully and currently informed of any serious problems. |
Closed – Implemented
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A statutory IG was established by the Inspector General Act Amendments of 1988, signed into law in October 1988. |
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