The Event Inquiry is an investigative product that documents the examination of events or agency actions that do not focus specifically on individual misconduct. These reports identify institutional weaknesses that led to or allowed a problem to occur. The agency is requested to advise the OIG of managerial initiatives taken in response to issues identified in these reports but tracking its recommendations is not required. Agency tracking of recommendations is not required. An Audit Report is the documentation of the review, recommendations, and findings resulting from an objective assessment of a program, function, or activity.
Audits follow a defined procedure that allows for agency review and comment on draft audit reports.
Tracking of audit report recommendations and agency response is required. A Special Evaluation Report documents the results of short-term, limited assessments. It provides an initial, quick response to a question or issue, and data to determine whether an in-depth independent audit should be planned. Agency tracking of recommendations is not required. Commentaries cite the IG Act as authority for the review, state the specific law, regulation or policy examined, pertinent background information considered and identifies OIG concerns, observations, and objections.