U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of the Inspector General, Semiannual Report to Congress, Spring 2005: October 1, 2004 - March 31, 2005

摘要

This is the SBA's Semiannual Report on the Office of Inspector General's (OIG) activities from October 1, 2004, to March 31, 2005. As an independent, objective reviewer and evaluator of the operations and activities of the SBA, the OIG seeks to target potential financial vulnerabilities and fraud in SBA programs, promote effective program management, ensure sound Agency financial and management information, and improve information security management. During this reporting period, the Office issued 18 reports with recommendations for improving Agency operations, reducing fraud and unnecessary losses, and recovering funds. In addition, OIG investigations led to 24 indictments and 19 convictions of subjects who defrauded the Federal Government. In addition, the Office collectively reviewed 79 legislative, regulatory, policy, procedural, and other proposals concerning the SBA and Government-wide programs. With a staff of approximately 100, the OIG continues to produce sizeable savings and important program improvements.