U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of the Inspector General, Semiannual Report to Congress, Fall 2004: April 1, 2004 - September 30, 2004

摘要

This is the SBA's Semiannual Report on the Office of Inspector General's (OIG) activities from April 1, 2004, to September 30, 2004. 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 27 reports with significant recommendations for improving Agency operations, reducing fraud and unnecessary losses, and recovering funds. OIG investigations led to 58 indictments and 17 convictions of subjects who defrauded the Federal Government. In addition, the Office collectively reviewed 151 legislative, regulatory, policy, procedural, and other proposals concerning the SBA and Government-wide programs. With a staff of about 100, the OIG continues to produce substantial savings and important program improvements.