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Department of Defense Office of Inspector General
Agency nameDepartment of Defense Office of Inspector General
Seal width200
Seal captionOfficial seal
Formed0 1982
Preceding1Offices of the Inspector General for the Army, Navy, and United States Air Force
JurisdictionUnited States Department of Defense
HeadquartersThe Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia, U.S.
Chief1 nameRobert P. Storch
Chief1 positionInspector General
Parent departmentUnited States Department of Defense
Websitehttps://www.dodig.mil/

Department of Defense Office of Inspector General is an independent, objective agency within the United States Department of Defense responsible for audit, investigation, and oversight. Established by the Inspector General Act of 1978 and activated in 1982, it promotes integrity, accountability, and improvement across the United States Armed Forces and the Defense Industrial Base. The office provides leadership and coordination for the service-specific inspectors general of the Army, Navy, and United States Air Force.

History

The modern framework for federal inspectors general was created by the Inspector General Act of 1978, signed by President Jimmy Carter. The Department of Defense Office of Inspector General was formally established as a statutory office in 1982, consolidating oversight functions previously dispersed among the military departments. Its creation was influenced by post-Vietnam War reforms and a series of procurement scandals, aiming to strengthen internal controls within the Pentagon. Key legislative enhancements, such as the 1986 creation of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, have expanded its mandate to cover specific contingency operations.

Organization

The agency is headquartered in the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and is led by the Inspector General, who is appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate. It is organized into several major directorates, including Audit, Investigations, Administrative Investigations, and Mission Support Team. The office exercises oversight and policy coordination over the inspectors general of the Army, Navy, United States Air Force, and several Defense agencies like the Defense Intelligence Agency. It also maintains multiple field offices domestically and in key overseas locations such as Germany and South Korea.

Mission and functions

The core mission is to detect and deter fraud, waste, and abuse through independent audits, investigations, and evaluations of United States Department of Defense programs and operations. Its statutory functions, as defined by the Inspector General Act of 1978, include conducting and supervising audits and investigations, recommending policies to promote economy and efficiency, and keeping the United States Secretary of Defense and the United States Congress fully informed. The office also reviews legislation, investigates allegations of misconduct by senior United States Department of Defense officials, and oversees the Department of Defense Hotline for whistleblower complaints.

Notable investigations and reports

The office has conducted high-profile inquiries into major defense programs and incidents, including audits of the F-35 Lightning II program and investigations into the 2017 Battle of Tongo Tongo in Niger. It issued critical reports on the handling of military housing by private contractors like Balfour Beatty and on the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan. Other significant work includes reviews of the Defense Logistics Agency's medical supply chain during the COVID-19 pandemic and investigations into contracting fraud related to United States Central Command operations.

Oversight and jurisdiction

The Inspector General has jurisdiction over all personnel, programs, and operations within the United States Department of Defense, including the United States Armed Forces, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and combatant commands like United States Indo-Pacific Command. Its oversight extends to the Defense Industrial Base and contractors performing on major projects such as the Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier. The office coordinates with other oversight bodies, including the Government Accountability Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and is subject to congressional oversight by committees such as the United States House Committee on Armed Services.

Leadership

The Inspector General is appointed for a statutory term and must be selected from outside the United States Department of Defense based on integrity and demonstrated ability. The current Inspector General is Robert P. Storch, confirmed by the United States Senate in 2022. Previous leaders have included Joseph E. Schmitz and Jon T. Rymer. The Deputy Inspector General, appointed by the Inspector General, assists in managing the agency's daily operations. The leadership also includes several Assistant Inspectors General who head the major directorates for Audit, Investigations, and Evaluations.

Category:Inspectors general of the United States Category:United States Department of Defense agencies Category:Organizations based in Arlington County, Virginia Category:1982 establishments in the United States