OCIG is the Office of Counsel to the Inspector General. What is its primary function?

• A. Office of Counsel to the Inspector General
• B. Office of Compliance and Investigation
• C. Office of Corporate Inspector General
• D. Office of Counsel for Health Programs

Answer: (A)

OCIG’s primary function is to serve as the legal counsel for the Inspector General. It provides legal advice and representation to the IG and the IG’s staff, guiding investigations and audits, handling legal issues that arise in enforcement actions, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. This means drafting legal opinions, managing subpoenas, intervening in court matters when needed, and coordinating with other agencies on legal matters related to the OIG’s work. The other office names describe roles focused on compliance, corporate oversight, or program-specific counsel, which are not the same as the IG’s legal office.