United States Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) for the Department of Justice (DOJ) is the Office of the Inspector General specific to the United States Department of Justice that is responsible for conducting nearly all of the investigations of DOJ employees and programs. The office has several hundred employees, reporting to the Inspector General. Michael E. Horowitz has held the post since 2012.[1][2]

Inspector General of the United States Department of Justice of the United States
USDOJ Office of the Inspector General Seal
Incumbent
Michael E. Horowitz
since April 16, 2012
United States Department of Justice
StyleMr. Inspector General
Reports toAttorney General of the United States
SeatDepartment of Justice Headquarters, Washington, D.C.
AppointerThe President
with Senate advice and consent
Term lengthNo fixed term
Websiteoig.justice.gov

The OIG conducts independent investigations, audits, inspections, and special reviews of United States Department of Justice personnel and programs to detect and deter waste, fraud, abuse, and misconduct, and to promote integrity, economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in Department of Justice operations.

The OIG's investigative jurisdiction includes all allegations of criminal wrongdoing or administrative misconduct by DOJ employees, except for allegations of misconduct that "relate to the exercise of the authority of an attorney to investigate, litigate, or provide legal advice," which are referred to the DOJ Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) unless the allegation concerns attorneys who work for OPR.[3]

See also
  • List of United States federal law enforcement agencies

References
  1. About the DOJ OIG, About The Office.
  2. Matt Zapotosky; Sari Horwitz. Justice Department inspector general to investigate pre-election actions by department and FBI. Washington Post, 12 Jan 2017.
  3. 5 U.S.C. App. ยง 8E(b).
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