The Inspector General
Career Field

Office of the Inspector General officers are responsible for promoting effective, efficient, and economically sound intelligence activities, and detecting and deterring fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement for all DIA elements, programs, functions, and operations.

Do What Matters


  • Overview

    Office of the Inspector General officers are responsible for promoting effective, efficient, and economically sound intelligence activities, and detecting and deferring fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement for all DIA elements, programs, functions, and operations. This is accomplished through conducting financial and performance audits to include annual audit of financial statements, evaluating effectiveness and efficiency of programs and operations, and conducting administrative and criminal investigations including Intelligence Oversight and management of the OIG Hotline. 

    IG ROLES and AUTHORITIES
    Understand and demonstrate independence and objectivity in conducting OIG work and take advantage of opportunities to educate DIA officers at all levels in IG roles and authorities.

    STRATEGIC COGNIZANCE
    Enhance impact of oversight activities, identify risks, and inform opportunities through awareness of strategic priorities in the operational environment.

    ADVANCE CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
    Drive improvement through forming and embracing strategic vision, initiatives, and a culture of inclusiveness by demonstrating solution-oriented behaviors, enlisting volunteers, removing barriers, and generating success.

    COMPEL ACTION
    Use awareness of Agency and organizational priorities to compel management action through continuous education on IG roles and authorities, as well as reports and recommendations that demonstrate understanding of resource implications and achievability.

    BUILD and FOSTER RELATIONSHIPS
    Encourage diversity of thought, manage creative tension, and reach mutual agreement constructively to achieve established goals and sustain a positive and inclusive working environment.