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I am pleased to present the Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) Work Plan for FY 2025. Our annual plan identifies audits, inspections, evaluations, and other activities planned to advance OIG’s oversight mission and serves as a catalyst for positive change within the U.S. Department of State (Department), U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), and the U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC).
OIG is dedicated to delivering timely oversight work that promotes accountability, efficiency, and effectiveness. We pride ourselves on working with our stakeholders to prevent and detect fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement; communicating effectively to support informed decision-making and effect positive change; and increasing collaboration to maximize the benefits of our work.
OIG uses several criteria to identify activities to focus on each year, including:
- Major management challenges facing the Department and USAGM as identified by OIG.
- Stakeholder priorities that promote efficiency and effectiveness in the execution of foreign policy.
- Congressional mandates.
- New or changing conditions affecting the programs and operations of the Department, USAGM, and USIBWC.
- Availability of resources and expertise.
This FY 2025 Work Plan supersedes previously issued plans and will be updated, as necessary, to ensure that our oversight operations remain relevant, timely, and responsive to our key stakeholders and the changing demands of our global oversight mission.
We look forward to continuing to work with the Department, USAGM, USIBWC, and Congress to meet our goals and fulfill our mission.