Analysis of Inspector General, U.S. Department of DefenseNameCourseTutor’s NameDateHistory of Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of DefenseThe current Office of the Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD OIG) was created in1982 after an amendment of the Inspector General Act of 1978. The specific goals and objectives of DoD OIG are defined by DoD Directive 5106.01, as follows“Conduct, supervise, monitor, and initiate audits, evaluations, and investigations relating to programs and operations of the Department of Defense.Provide leadership and coordination and recommend policies for activities designed to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of, and to prevent and detect fraud and abuse in such programs and operations.Provide a means for keeping the Secretary of Defense and the Congress fully and currently informed about problems and deficiencies relating to the administration of such programs and operations and the necessity for and progress of corrective action” (IG Act 6.a.1).The Inspector General acts as “the principal advisor to the Secretary of Defense in matters regarding DoD fraud, waste, and abuse. DoD OIG combats fraud, waste and abuse in the Department of Defense