Overview

The Architect of the Capitol Office of Inspector General promotes efficiency and effectiveness to deter and prevent fraud, waste and abuse in AOC operations and programs. We do this through value-added, transparent and independent audits, evaluations and investigations. We strive to positively impact the Agency and the tax payer while keeping Congress informed.

• Please see our latest Oversight Plan for more information about planned and ongoing work.
• Please see our Strategic Plan for more information about our goals and their implementation.
• Please see our Information Guide for more information about how we do our work.

Mission

The AOC OIG promotes efficiency and effectiveness, and economy to deter and prevent fraud, waste, abuse and mismanagement in AOC programs and operations. We do this through value-added, transparent, impactful, and independent audits, inspections and evaluations, and investigations. We strive to positively affect the AOC and benefit the taxpayer while keeping the AOC and Congress fully informed.

Vision

The AOC OIG is a high-performing team, promoting positive change and striving for continuous improvement in AOC programs and operations. We foster an environment that inspires AOC workforce trust and confidence in our work.

Values

Respect: We treat one another with civility and kindness, so that we honor the value and dignity of all people.

Integrity: We demonstrate honesty, ethics and reliability, so that we earn trust and do what is right.

Safety: We are governed by the foundation of safety always, so that we can feel safe, make safe and be safe.

Empowerment: We are one team seeking better ways to do our work, so that we all contribute to the success of the AOC.

Work Products

• Audit: Reviews compliance and controls of a program or process.
• Evaluation: Reviews of programs and operations against best practices and objective criteria to determine efficiency, effectiveness, and/or economies.
• Inspection: Reviews generally performed to determine compliance with a law or policy.
• Investigation: Reports on allegations of violation of policy or criminal statute. Subject names are included. These reports are sensitive and distribution is restricted.
• Management Advisory: Reports on specific gaps or weaknesses in internal controls observed during OIG work. These reports are a communication tool that may or may not contain recommendations which may or may not require AOC concurrence.
• Notice of Concern: Reports on specific safety or security issues observed during the course of OIG work and are provided to AOC management for immediate action they deem appropriate. These reports do not provide recommendations.
• Semiannual Report to Congress: Summation of all OIG products and figures reported to the AOC and Congress, issued twice per year.