Established in February 1989, the Peace Corps Office of Inspector General (OIG) receives
its legal authority from the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended (IG Act). The IG Act
establishes OIG as an independent entity within the Peace Corps. The law requires that the
Inspector General keep the Peace Corps Director and the Congress fully and currently
informed about problems and deficiencies relating to the administration of agency programs
and operations. OIG is authorized by law to review all Peace Corps programs and
operations.
OIG’s role is to:
• Promote integrity, efficiency, effectiveness, and economy.
• Prevent and detect waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement; and
• Identify risk and vulnerabilities and offer expert assistance to improve the Peace
Corps’ programs and operations.
OIG accomplishes its mission through audits, evaluations, investigations, and other reviews.
OIG’s work typically examines the agency’s financial stewardship, and compliance with
Federal law, regulations, and agency policy.
