Office of the Inspector General (IG)

The  Inspector General Act of 1978 , as amended, (IG Act) establishes the responsibilities and duties of the OIG, and it provides for an independent Inspector General (IG).  The office provides leadership in promoting economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in FLRA programs, and addressing fraud, waste, and abuse.  The IG reports directly to the Chairman of the FLRA and to Congress.  As set forth in the IG Act, the IG: • conducts and supervises investigations, internal reviews, audits and evaluations of the programs and operations of the FLRA; • provides leadership and coordination, and recommends actions to management which (1) promote economy, efficiency and effectiveness in agency programs and operations; and (2) prevent and detect fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement of government resources; • provides Hotline and IG assistance to FLRA and other Federal employees regarding systemic fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement; and • keeps the Chairman, Authority management and the Congress fully informed regarding problems and deficiencies, as well as the necessity for and the progress of corrective action. If you choose to mail your FOIA request, you should send it to the address below; please note that responses to mailed requests may take longer than responses to requests that are submitted electronically.