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OEI Other Publications

In addition to inspection reports, we publish other documents that provide information and technical assistance to other organizations, communities, and countries interested in performing evaluations.

OEI Impact Report Updated

The Office of Evaluation and Inspections has just published the most recent update of its "Impact Report." This document lists many of the major accomplishments of the organization as a result of the program evaluations that we have conducted. These studies have result in significant savings to the taxpayer, changes in legislation and regulations, and improved efficiency and effectiveness in the programs of the Department.

OEI Inspection Reports Index 1988-1997 (HTML Format)

OEI has published its annual compendium of inspection reports (see "Other Publications"), which has been produced since 1988. The compendium contains short summaries of the major reports issued by the Office of Evaluation and Inspections in Fiscal Year 1997. In addition, there is a subject index of all OEI final reports between 1985 and 1997.

Procedures Manual - Internal basic operating guidelines for OEI staff when conducting a program inspection. PDF

Statistics Manual - Basic Statistics Manual - Analytical Tools Using SAS! PDF

Technical Assistance Guides - A set of seven guides that provide detailed instructions about how to conduct each phase of an inspection.

Guide 1 - Focusing the Inspection
Guide 2 - Targeting the Information Needed
Guide 3 - Specific Sources of Information
Guide 4 - Gathering Information
Guide 5 - Analyzing the Information Gathered
Guide 6 - Specific Steps for Writing an Inspection Report
Guide 7 - Presenting an Effective Inspection Briefing
Guide 8 - Using Graphics Effectively: Part I , Part II

Practical Evaluation for Public Managers: Getting the Information You Need - A book that describes the methods used by a group of professional analysts dedicated to putting practical program information in the hands of the people who need it in time to make a difference.

Quality Standards for Inspections - A set of standards developed by the President's Council on Integrity and Effficiency for all Offices of Inspector General to guide them in the conduct of inspection work.

OEI Inspection Reports - An annual compendium of inspection reports issued by fiscal year. It contains a short summary of the issued reports as well as a subject index of all final reports issued since 1985.