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STATUTORY AND ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES 
The Inspector General Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-452), as amended, setsforth specific requirements for Semiannual Reports to be made to the Secretary fortransmittal to the Congress. Other statutory and administrative reporting andenforcement responsibilities and authorities are listed below:
AUDIT AND MANAGEMENT REVIEW RESPONSIBILITIES
Public Law (P.L.) 97-177Prompt Payment ActP.L. 97-255Federal Managers’ Financial Integrity ActP.L. 100-504Inspector General Act Amendments of 1988P.L. 101-576Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990P.L. 103-62Government Performance and Results Act of 1993P.L. 103-356Government Management Reform Act of 1994P.L. 104-106 Information Technology Management Reform Act of 1996National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1996P.L. 104-208 Federal Financial Management Improvement Act of 1996
CRIMINAL AND CIVIL INVESTIGATIVE AUTHORITIES
Title 5United States Code (U.S.C.), section 552a(i)Title 18U.S.C., sections on crime and criminal procedures asthey pertain to the Office of Inspector General’soversight of departmental programs and employeemisconductTitle 31U.S.C., section 3729 et seq., the Civil False ClaimsAct, and 3801 et seq., the Program Fraud CivilRemedies ActTitle 42U.S.C., sections 1320a-7, 1320a-7a, 1320c-5, 1395l,1395m, 1395u, 1395dd, and 1396b
 
FOREWORD 
The Honorable Robert E. RubinSecretary of the TreasuryWashington, D.C. 20220Dear Mr. Secretary:As Inspector General, it is my pleasure to report on the accomplishments of theOffice of Inspector General (OIG) for the six-month period ending March 31, 1999.This report summarizes our significant audit and investigative efforts made duringthis period.The OIG has continued to experience certain transitions, restructuring and staffingchanges during this reporting period. In addition, the Internal Revenue ServiceRestructuring and Reform Act of 1998, signed into law on July 22, 1998,established within the Department a separate OIG for Tax Administration. ThisOffice became operational on January 18, 1999.Our recent reorganization efforts are focused on strengthening the Office ofInvestigations to rebuild our investigative capabilities, improve investigativeresponse times, and enlarge the Office of Investigation’s geographic presence. Inaddition, the reorganization is focused on concentrating auditing responsibilities tobetter integrate program, financial, and information technology audit capabilities andprovide more comprehensive audit coverage within the Department. Thesetechnical realignments, which are proceeding on schedule, will allow the OIG tobetter focus on its mission, vision, and strategic goals, while improving internalcoordination.We continue to focus efforts on strengthening our implementation of theGovernment Performance and Results Act requirements. During this period, werevisited the OIG Strategic Planning Process to ensure alignment of strategic goals,objectives, and strategies; and updated the OIG Strategic Plan.The OIG continues to concentrate on strengthening financial management at theDepartment and on accomplishing the audit requirements of the Chief FinancialOfficers Act and Government Management Reform Act (GMRA). The OIG auditedthe Department’s FY 1998 financial statements, as required by GMRA. TheDepartment-wide audit results reflect the cumulative results of audit workperformed at the Department’s bureaus, as well as the consolidation itself. TheOIG rendered a qualified audit opinion on the FY 1998 financial statements of theTreasury Department.
 
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More than ever, the OIG is dedicated to accomplishing its mission of conductingindependent audits, investigations and reviews to help the Treasury Departmentaccomplish its mission; improve its effectiveness; and prevent and detect fraud,waste and abuse. We look forward to successfully working together with theDepartment in our effort to achieve our strategic mission and goals.Sincerely,David C. WilliamsInspector General
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