# The Office of Inspector General (OIG)

The OIG provides independent oversight of NRO program and activities through audits, inspections, and investigations. We evaluate compliance with laws and regulations and recommend improvements to assist management in making decisions that foster integrity throughout the organization.

We have the following vision, mission, and values:

## Our Vision

Vigilance From Within

## Our Mission

Independent and objective oversight and insight championing NRO mission success.

## OIG Core Values

Integrity, Excellence, Diversity, Accountability, and Respect.

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For more Office of Inspector General (OIG) Resources see below.

## The Office of Inspector General (OIG) Resources

- Inspector General Offices and Related Links
- NRO OIG Governing Authorities and Responsibilities
- How does the OIG Contribute to the Agency Mission?
- NRO OIG Staffs
- NRO Corporate Disclosure Record
- Contact Us
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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### Inspector General Offices and Related Links

In the United States there are Offices of Inspectors General at all levels of government: federal, state, and local. At the federal level, the primary purpose of an Inspector General (IG) is to provide an independent and objective assessment of the effectiveness and efficiency of agency activities, full and current accounting of problems and deficiencies, and oversight of agency compliance with federal laws and regulations. IGs accomplish their mission primarily through the conduct of independent audits, inspections, and investigations of programs and activities. For a directory of federal IGs visit **www.ignet.gov**

### Related Links

        - Association of Inspectors General (AIG)
        - Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
        - Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE)
        - Intelligence Community Inspector General (IC IG)
        - Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DODIG)

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### How Does the OIG Contribute to the NRO Mission?

The OIG contributes by:
          - Offering analysis and advice on critical government-wide initiatives, such as computer security, program performance, workforce planning, and financial management.
          - Looking independently at problems and recommend solutions.
          - Issuing factual reports based on professional auditing, investigative, and evaluation standards.
          - Investigating fraud, misuse of funds, and other violations of laws and regulations.
          - Providing technical and consultative advice as the agency develops new plans.
          - Maintaining a hotline for reporting confidential information on fraud and abuse.

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