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761: 134: 148: 307: 25: 335:. OI conducts criminal, civil, and administrative investigations of fraud and misconduct related to HHS programs, operations, and beneficiaries. With investigators working in almost every State, OI coordinates with DOJ and other Federal, State, and local law enforcement authorities. OI also coordinates with OAS and OEI when audits and evaluations uncover potential fraud. 352:. MSI is responsible for coordinating OIG activities and providing mission support, including setting vision and direction for OIG’s priorities and strategic planning; ensuring effective management of budget, finance, human resource management, and other operations; and serving as a liaison with HHS, Congress, and other stakeholders. 341:. OCIG is an in-house, full-service law office, providing legal advice to OIG and compliance guidance to the healthcare industry. OCIG also provides enforcement and compliance measures, working with DOJ on False Claims Act cases and independently on OIG administrative civil monetary penalty and exclusion actions. 323:. OAS conducts audits that assess HHS programs and operations and examine the performance of HHS programs and grantees. In FY 2020, OIG produced 178 audits. OIG uses data analytics and risk assessments to identify emerging issues and target high-risk areas to ensure the best use of audit resources. 275:
funds. OIG work is conducted in accordance with the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) Government Auditing Standards, and the CIGIE Quality Standards for Investigations.
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As appropriate, OIG works with HHS staff and operating divisions, the Department of Justice (DOJ), other executive branch agencies, Congress, States, and private sector representatives to achieve systemic improvements, improved compliance, successful enforcement actions, and recovery of misspent
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OIG holds accountable those who bill HHS programs but do not meet Federal health program requirements or who violate Federal laws regarding the use of Federal health care funds. OIG also identifies opportunities to improve the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of HHS programs.
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OIG work includes: advanced data analytics and modeling; criminal, civil, and administrative investigations; compliance guidance and education; technical expertise on program integrity issues; cyber security oversight.
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about program and management problems and recommendations to correct them. OIG's work is carried out by regional offices nationwide that perform
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was the longest-serving HHS Inspector General from 2004 to 2019
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