The Mount Vernon Office of Inspector General (OIG) was established by statute in February, 2008. The OIG is intended to follow a model established by The President’s Council on Integrity and Efficiency (PCIE) and standards set by the Association of Inspectors General (AIG).

The Standard OIG mission is to:

1. Conduct criminal and administrative audits and investigations relating to all municipal programs and operations;
2. Deter, detect and prosecute fraud, waste, corruption and abuse; promote economy, efficiency and effectiveness in programs and operations; and
3. Keep the Mayor and City Council informed about problems and deficiencies in programs and operations and the necessity for and progress of corrective action.

The OIG vision is to:

1. Be a leader in protecting and promoting the interests of the Government and the public.
2. Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, technical skills and innovation. Towards that end, the OIG has incorporated into its statute, the professional standards established by the PCIE, Association of Inspectors General and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
3. Build upon success and embrace change as an opportunity for continuous improvement.

Objective of The Office

The purpose of the office is to objectively and unapologetically provide feedback to the administration and the public with regard to the operation of the municipal government. Findings are based upon objective fact gathering and analysis and a review of the applicable laws, rules, regulations and protocols. All public officers and employees are expected and statutorily required to cooperate with the OIG in its investigative and audit projects.