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Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
and Privacy Act Information

Component Information from the DOJ Reference Guide
The Office of the Inspector General provides leadership and assists management in promoting economy, efficiency, and effectiveness within the Department of Justice; enforces the fraud, waste, and abuse laws and regulations of the United States within the Department; and refers to the criminal and civil justice systems those individuals or organizations involved in financial, professional, or criminal misconduct relating to programs of the Department of Justice. Investigative records are maintained for all ongoing and closed matters received after April 14, 1989. Audit reports are maintained from 1986 and inspection reports are maintained from April 14, 1989. The office also maintains records relating to the administration of the office.

Special information required to make a FOIA request:
None

Publicly available information for which a FOIA request is not required:
Audit reports; inspection reports; semiannual reports.

DOJ FOIA Reference Guide

USDOJ/OIG Major Information Systems

FOIA Contact

Deborah M. Waller, Paralegal Specialist
Office of the Inspector General
Office of General Counsel
1425 New York Avenue, NW
Suite 6100
Washington, DC 20530-0001
Voice: 202.616.0646
Fax: 202.616.9152

Conventional Reading Room

Call (202) 616-0646 for access instructions.

Electronic Reading Room

This includes frequently requested records, opinions, policy statements, and
staff manuals/instructions to staff, created by the Office of the Inspector General
after November 1, 1996.