Under which U.S. department does the Office of Inspector General operate?

Under which U.S. department does the Office of Inspector General operate?

• A. Department of Education
• B. Department of Justice
• C. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• D. Department of Defense

Answer: (C)

An Office of Inspector General is the watchdog unit embedded in a U.S. federal department, with a mandate to detect fraud, waste, and abuse and to promote efficiency and effectiveness. Within the Department of Health and Human Services, the OIG oversees programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and agencies such as NIH, FDA, and CMS, ensuring funds are used properly and policies are followed. While other departments—such as Education, Justice, and Defense—also have their own OIGs, the scenario here points to the department that houses the HHS programs and activities. The HHS OIG conducts audits, investigations, and evaluations to protect the integrity of HHS programs and the health services they enable.

An Office of Inspector General is the watchdog unit embedded in a U.S. federal department, with a mandate to detect fraud, waste, and abuse and to promote efficiency and effectiveness. Within the Department of Health and Human Services, the OIG oversees programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and agencies such as NIH, FDA, and CMS, ensuring funds are used properly and policies are followed. While other departments—such as Education, Justice, and Defense—also have their own OIGs, the scenario here points to the department that houses the HHS programs and activities. The HHS OIG conducts audits, investigations, and evaluations to protect the integrity of HHS programs and the health services they enable.