Background
Congress enacted the Inspector General Act of 1978 to ensure integrity and efficiency in government. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and this Office of Inspector General (OIG) were established by Congress. FHFA-OIG is led by an Inspector General who is appointed by the President and subject to Senate confirmation.
Mission
To strengthen the nation's housing finance system through rigorous, objective oversight and enforcement efforts.
Vision
To be the model for trusted, fair, and effective oversight and enforcement.
Values
OIG has identified a number of values that apply to our work. These values are fundamental to accomplishing our mission and conducting our daily operations.
OIG’s core values are:
Integrity – We hold ourselves and each other to the highest ethical standards.
Independence – We follow applicable professional standards in the conduct of our work. Our work and reporting are based on sound evidence and all decisions and findings are made in an ethical manner without bias or undue influence.
Excellence – We are committed to achieving the highest quality in everything we do.
Respect – We treat each other and our stakeholders with professionalism, dignity, and respect.
Collaboration – We work together to achieve shared success.
Transparency – We are committed to clear, honest communication.