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By E-mail: IGhotline@exim.gov
To learn more on how to detect fraudulent export deals, see Red Flags for EXIM Transactions (OIG-Ex-Im-Red-Flags-of-Fraud-Checklist.pdf).
What's New
March 9, 2023
FY 2024 EXIM OIG Congressional Budget Justification
March 2, 2023
Independent Audit on the Effectiveness of EXIM’s Information Security Program and Practices Report – Fiscal Year 2023 (OIG-AR-23-04)
February 27, 2023
Management Advisory: Regional Office Concerns Identified (OIG-O-23-01)
February 22, 2023
Report on the Quality Assessment Review of the Investigative Operations of the Office of Inspector General for the Export-Import Bank of the U.S.
February 21, 2023
EXIM OIG's Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2023-2027
December 2, 2022
Evaluation of EXIM’s Portfolio Risk Management Procedures and CRO Responsibilities (OIG-EV-23-03)
Semiannual Report to Congress
Semiannual Report to Congress (Apr 1, 2022 - Sep 30, 2022)
November 14, 2022
Audit of Export-Import Bank of the United States' Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Statements (OIG-AR-23-02)
October 14, 2022
Review of EXIM's Default Rate Management Practices (OIG-EV-23-01)
Special Report - September 30, 2022
Fiscal Year 2022 Major Management Challenges (OIG-O-22-01)
September 30, 2022
Audit of EXIM’s Implementation of Key Provisions of the 2019 Reauthorization Act and Other Priorities (OIG-AR-22-08)
September 30, 2022
Audit of EXIM’s Approach for Determining Additionality (OIG-AR-22-07)
September 30, 2022
Audit of EXIM’s Contracting Process for Awarding Task Orders Under OASIS SB (OIG-AR-22-06)
September 20, 2022
Inspections and Evaluations Peer Review
External Peer Review Report on the Export-Import Bank of the United States Office of Inspector General Inspection and Evaluation Organization
June 28, 2022
Independent Auditors' Report on EXIM's Compliance with the Payment Integrity Information Act of 2019 for FY 2021 (OIG-AR-22-05)
Semiannual Report to Congress
OIG Semiannual Report to Congress (Oct 1, 2021 - Mar 31, 2022)
March 31, 2022
FY 2023 EXIM OIG Congressional Budget Justification
February 11, 2022
Independent Audit on the Effectiveness of EXIM’s Information Security Program and Practices – Fiscal Year 2021 (OIG-AR-22-04)*
Semiannual Report to Congress
OIG Semiannual Report (Apr 1, 2021 - Sep 30, 2021)
November 12, 2021
Fiscal Year 2021 Financial Statements Audit Management Letter (OIG-AR-22-03)*
November 12, 2021
Audit of the Export-Import Bank of the United States Fiscal Year 2021 Financial Statements (OIG-AR-22-02)
November 8, 2021
Final - Independent Auditors Report EXIM DATA Act Submission (OIG-AR-22-01)
Ex-Im Bank Office of Inspector General
- Promotes economy, efficiency and effectiveness in Ex-Im Bank programs and supporting operations;
- Conducts and supervises audits, investigations, inspections and reviews relating to Ex-Im Bank's export credit insurance, guaranty and loan programs and supporting operations;
- Detects and prevents fraud, waste and abuse;
- Reviews existing and proposed legislation and regulations and makes appropriate recommendations; and
- Keeps the Chairman and Congress informed of serious problems and recommends corrective actions and implementation measures.
The OIG also carries out other significant statutory responsibilities and Government-wide mandates in areas such as management, financial reporting, information security and privacy. The Ex-Im Bank Inspector General is a member of the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE).
Inspector General (IG) Act Overview
In brief, the IG Act of 1978 grants the OIG administrative authority to:
- Receive full access to all records and materials available to Ex-Im Bank;
- Determine which audits, investigations, inspections and reviews are necessary and issue appropriate reports;
- Issue subpoenas for non-Federal records and take oaths;
- Receive complaints and reports of fraud, waste and abuse from employees and the public, protect confidentiality of sources and, when necessary, refer matters to the United States Attorney General;
- Hire employees, experts and consultants and procure necessary equipment and services;
- Obtain assistance from other agencies, including Federal, State and local governments;
- Communicate directly with Congress;
- Deliver semiannual reports to Congress reporting on the activities of the OIG, including the response of management to recommendations made by the OIG and
- Enter into contracts.
Other Authority
The Government Corporations Control Act of 1990 provides that the financial statements of Ex-Im Bank, as a government corporation, shall be audited by the Inspector General or by an independent external auditor, as determined by the Inspector General.
Independence
The Inspector General is appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate, without regard to political affiliation and solely on the basis of integrity and demonstrated ability. The Inspector General may only be removed by the President, who is required to provide notice to Congress. The Inspector General is under the general supervision of the Chairman, but that authority applies only to general matters of administration and does not include authority for the Chairman or any other officer, director or employee of Ex-Im Bank to supervise or interfere in any audit, investigation or oversight matter undertaken by the OIG. The OIG budget is submitted by the OIG independently from that of Ex-Im Bank and is subject to separate appropriation by Congress.
The complexity of the management and policy issues facing Ex-Im Bank will sometimes result in disagreement between the OIG and management regarding the extent of a problem and the nature of recommended corrective actions. In these instances, the OIG will seek to maintain a productive and professional relationship with Ex-Im Bank's management and to continue to work effectively to address the challenges facing Ex-Im Bank.
OIG System of Record Notice (SORN)
The information in the system of records will be used by the Ex-Im Bank OIG to conduct criminal, civil, and administrative investigations, and will contain identifying information about potential subjects, sources, and other individuals related to these investigations.
OIG Investigative Processes System of Records Notice
Privacy Impact Statement: Ex-Im Bank Office of Inspector General Information System (IGIS):
Privacy Impact Statement for the OIG Investigative Process