Agency 42. Office of The State Inspector General
- Preface
VAC AGENCY NO. 42
OFFICE OF THE STATE INSPECTOR GENERALAGENCY SUMMARY
The Office of the State Inspector General (OSIG) was established on July 1, 2012, to investigate waste and identify inefficiencies in the executive branch of Virginia's state government. Chapter 3.2 of Title 2.2 of the Code of Virginia outlines the authority, responsibilities, powers and duties of OSIG, which include (i) investigating complaints alleging fraud, waste, abuse, or corruption by an executive branch state agency, non-state agency, or officers, employees, or contractors of those agencies; (ii) administering the Fraud and Abuse Whistle Blower Reward Fund; (iii) overseeing the State Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline; (iv) conducting performance audits of state agencies; (v) providing training and coordination of standards for the state's internal audit functions; (vi) performing inspections and conducting reviews of health care compliance unit facilities and programs; and (vii) reviewing operations of the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission.
OSIG is authorized by Chapter 30.1 of Title 2.2 of the Code of Virginia to promulgate regulations for the administration of the Fraud and Abuse Whistleblower Reward Fund, including eligibility requirements and procedures for filing a claim.
In addition, Chapter 1 of Title 53.1 of the Code of Virginia establishes the Office of the Department of Corrections Ombudsman within OSIG. The Ombudsman Unit conducts inspections; monitors conditions; operates the Inmate and Family Support Services Line to receive complaints and inquiries and determine if investigation is warranted; provides information and technical assistance; and reviews the remedy process of the Virginia Department of Corrections.
The Office of the State Inspector General is located at the Monroe Building, 101 North 14th Street, Seventh Floor, Richmond, VA 23219. Internet address: http://www.osig.virginia.gov/.
Rev. 7/2024
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- Public Participation GuidelinesRead all
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- Purpose and Definitions
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- Purpose
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- Definitions
- Part II
- Notification of Interested Persons
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- Notification List
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- Information to Be Sent to Persons on the Notification List
- Part III
- Public Participation Procedures
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- Public Comment
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- Petition for Rulemaking
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- Appointment of Regulatory Advisory Panel
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- Appointment of Negotiated Rulemaking Panel
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- Meetings
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- Public Hearings on Regulations
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- Periodic Review of Regulations
- Chapter 10
- Policies, Standards, and Procedures for Agency and Institutional Internal Auditors (Directive No. 1-85) [Repealed]Read all
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- External Review Follow-Up for Agency and Institutional Internal Auditors (Directive No. 1-90) [Repealed]Read all
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- Fraud and Abuse Whistle Blower Reward FundRead all
- Section 10
- Definitions
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- Office of the State Inspector General Responsibilities
- Section 30
- Fraud and Abuse Whistle Blower Protection Act Program and Reward Fund Notification
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- Reporting Alleged Fraud, Abuse, or Wrongdoing
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- Office of the State Inspector General Receipt of an Allegation
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- Allegation Investigative Process
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- Nonreverting Fund
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- Fund Payments to Whistle Blowers
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- Whistle Blower Protections
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- Whistle Blower Protection Act Program and Reward Fund Annual Report
