Principal OIG leader in lieu of the IG.

• Provides leadership support to the Assistant Inspectors General for Audit, Inspections, and Investigations, as well as the IG Chief of Staff, Counsel, and the IG Career Service.
• Leads overall operational support in accomplishing the OIG mission.
• Delegated to serve as head of the IG Career Service.
• Charged with ensuring professional development of all OIG personnel.

The Counsel to the Inspector General is an in-house legal staff that offers legal counsel to the IG and all OIG components; provides litigation support in cases affecting OIG operations; and manages the OIG Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act programs.

• Legal Advice to Staff - The Counsel to the IG provides legal advice to the IG, DIG, auditors, inspectors, investigators, and other OIG personnel during the planning and performance of their duties.
• Litigation Support - The Counsel to the IG represents OIG and supports the Department of Justice in Federal litigation involving OIG, such as False Claims Act litigation.
• FOIA/PA – The Counsel to the IG reviews OIG produced material and oversees redacting as appropriate OIG produced material, for dissemination to the Agency, to the Congress, to the public, and to FOIA/PA requesters.

The audit function provides independent assessments of a wide range of Agency programs and operations. Performance audits evaluate economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of entities and programs and their internal controls. Financial audits determine the accuracy of the Agency’s financial statements and controls. All audits are conducted in accordance with standards established by the Comptroller General of the United States.

The Performance Branch conducts statutorily mandated and discretionary audits covering a wide range of Agency functions and operations, as well as examining contracting practices. The branch also conducts reviews of support programs and processes, such as records management, emergency management, and management of government-furnished equipment.

The Information Technology Branch conducts performance audits for information technology programs, systems, and capabilities. The branch covers various technology topics, such as server security software utilization and management. 

The Financial Audits Branch conducts the oversight of the annual financial statement audit and conducts the annual aid of payments, as mandated by the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Improvement Act.

• Conducts performance and financial audits in accordance with standards established by the Comptroller General of the United States; 
• Trains audit staff in applicable management, quantitative, and audit techniques, as required by Comptroller General standards;
• Reviews audit work performed under contract with private certified public accounting firms, such as audits of non-appropriated funds, to assess compliance with applicable standards;
• Provides support to inspectors, intelligence oversight staff, and investigators (from NGA OIG and elsewhere) in areas such as the evaluation of financial records and statements, review of internal controls, and other audit-related functions; 
• Provides liaison, where applicable, with other Intelligence Community audit staffs; and
• Provides NGA representation to the Intelligence Community Joint Audit Working Group, the DoD IG Internal Audit Policy Advisory Group, and at other professional audit forums.

Inspections are organizational reviews that assess the efficiency and effectiveness of components across the Agency. The Inspections Division also partners with inspectors general of the service elements and other Intelligence Community entities to jointly inspect consolidated facilities.

• Conducts objective evaluations at NGA headquarters and field elements to assess efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations; 
• Assists various levels of management in the effective discharge of their responsibilities by sharing best practices, identifying problems, and developing recommendations for improvement;
• Leads joint inspections of field activities with military components and Intelligence Community partners;
• Provides advice and technical assistance to auditors and investigators.

The Investigations Division of NGA OIG is the principal agent for investigating potential violations of law, rule, or regulation. The division conducts independent and objective administrative and criminal investigations of NGA programs and operations.

Any suspected fraud, waste, or abuse within NGA. Examples of this could include: 

• Procurement/Labor Mischarging
• Violation of Law, Rule, or Regulation
• Employee Misconduct
• Unethical Behavior
• Time and Attendance Fraud
• Misuse of Government Resources
• Unauthorized Disclosures

This list is not comprehensive. There are other complaints that can be investigated by the OIG that do not fall within these categories. When in doubt, report it! 

• NGA OIG Hotline Complaint Form
• IG@nga.mil
• 800-380-7729 (Voice/TTY)

• You may disclose your identity or remain anonymous when filing a complaint. If you disclose your identity, an OIG representative may contact you for further details of your complaint.
• Be as specific as possible when describing the issue or incident. Provide the “Who, What, Where, When, and Why” of the situation.
• Be sure to select the proper classification level for your complaint.

Whistleblowers are an integral part of OIG Investigations. Without whistleblowers, many instances of fraud, waste, and abuse would go unnoticed. 

There are protections in place to prevent reprisal against whistleblowers. If you are a whistleblower and believe you have been subjected to reprisal as a result of reporting a protected disclosure, please contact the OIG.

The Plans and Programs Division ensures the NGA Office of Inspector General runs effectively and efficiently. 

• Manages the budget of the Office of Inspector General
• Responsible for all correspondence outside of the office to include the general public and agency stakeholders.
• Ensures all OIG personnel are equipped with the tools they need to be efficient and effective in their everyday duties.
• OIG Strategic Plan