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Fraud Alert: Impersonation of Senior U.S. Officials – Malicious Messaging Campaign

The U.S. Department of State (Department) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has identified a fraud scheme targeting OIG and Department personnel. Read OIG's latest Fraud Alert. 

Jan 2026

Monthly Update: State OIG's Work in February 2026

Keep up with State OIG, including new work started, oversight of security, stability, and assistance efforts in the Western Hemisphere, and reports issued in February 2026: Read the Monthly Update

OIR Q4 2025 Q1 2026

Lead Inspector General Report for Operation Inherent Resolve

Quarterly Report to the United States Congress | July 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025 | Read the report 

OAR Q4 2025 Q1 2026

Special Inspector General Report for Operation Atlantic Resolve

Quarterly Report to the United States Congress | July 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025 | Read the report 

Semiannual Report to the Congress

Semiannual Report to the Congress, April 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025

State OIG's latest Semiannual Report to the Congress covers the reporting period from April 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025 | Read the Report Here

Delivering Results

State OIG fosters efficiency and effectiveness in U.S. foreign affairs through meaningful, independent oversight and investigations:

$1,369,626,614 *

Questioned Costs and Funds Put to Better Use

$234,571,262

Potential Monetary Benefits from current Open Recommendations

$123,716,509 *

Investigative Monetary Results

* Identified by State OIG since FY 2021 (October 2020 to present)

Updated February 28, 2026. Statistics are based on preliminary data. Official data is published in State OIG Semiannual Reports to Congress.

Latest Reports

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Semiannual Reports to Congress & Strategic and Work Plans

A list of the most recent Semiannual Reports to Congress & Strategic and Work Plans

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Major Management and Performance Challenges

OIG identifies the most serious management and performance challenges facing the Department and provides a brief assessment of the Department’s progress in addressing those challenges.

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Whistleblower Protection

OIG has the mandate to receive and investigate complaints or information from employees concerning the possible violations of law, rules, or regulations, or mismanagement, gross waste of funds, abuse of authority or a substantial and specific danger to the public health and safety.

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Monthly Updates

Reports highlighting OIG work by month.

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