Mission - Vision

Mission Statement

To provide an independent examination and evaluation of Cabinet programs, activities, and resources and conduct internal investigations of alleged violations of Cabinet policies, procedures, rules or laws. Additionally, to investigate providers of health and welfare services suspected of fraud or abuse.

Objectives

To determine that various Cabinet units, programs, activities and operations are:

• carrying out activities or programs as authorized by the Secretary, State or Federal regulations or other authoritative sources;
• conducting these programs and using resources in an economical and efficient manner;
• conducting these programs as planned to yield results which are consistent with established goals and objectives;
• identifying, measuring, classifying, and reporting financial and operating events in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with adequate and effective internal controls and authoritative pronouncements;
• safeguarding assets; and
• detecting and reducing fraud, waste and abuse.

Vision Statement

To add value and improve Cabinet operations through a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and the governance process to help the Cabinet accomplish its objectives.