81 FR 13807 - Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Office of Inspector General

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 50 (March 15, 2016)

Page Range		13807-13810
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This notice replaces all language in Part A (Office of the Secretary) of the Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG) (70 FR 20147, as amended April 18, 2005; as last amended at 73 FR 7568, dated February 8, 2008). The statement of organization, functions, and delegations of authority conforms to and carries out the statutory requirements for operating OIG. The organizational changes reflected in this notice are primarily to realign the functions within OIG to better reflect the current work environment and priorities, and to more clearly delineate responsibilities for the various activities within OIG's offices. In addition, this notice removes all of Chapter A and establishes Chapter Q. OIG was established by law as an independent and objective oversight unit of the Department to carry out the mission of preventing fraud and abuse and promoting economy, efficiency and effectiveness of HHS programs and operations. In furtherance of this mission, the organization: A. Conducts and supervises audits, investigations, evaluations and inspections relating to HHS programs and operations. B. Identifies systemic weaknesses giving rise to opportunities for fraud and abuse in HHS programs and operations and makes recommendations to prevent their recurrence. C. Leads and coordinates activities to prevent and detect fraud and abuse in HHS programs and operations. D. Detects wrongdoers and abusers of HHS programs and beneficiaries so appropriate remedies may be brought to bear, including imposing administrative sanctions against providers of health care under Medicare and Medicaid who commit certain prohibited acts. E. Keeps the Secretary and Congress fully and currently informed about problems and deficiencies in the administration of HHS programs and operations and about the need for and progress of corrective action. In addition, OIG works with the Department of Justice (DOJ), on behalf of the Secretary, to operate the Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program. In accordance with authority enacted in its annual appropriations, OIG also provides protection services to the Secretary and conducts criminal investigations of violations of Federal child support provisions. In support of its mission, OIG carries out and maintains an internal quality assurance system and a peer review system with other Offices of Inspectors General, including periodic quality assessment studies and quality control reviews, to provide reasonable assurance that applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, standards, and other requirements are followed, are effective, and are functioning as intended in OIG operations.

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Office of Inspector General

[OIG-1206-N]


Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of 
Authority

AGENCY: Office of Inspector General (OIG), HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice replaces all language in Part A (Office of the 
Secretary) of the Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations 
of Authority for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), 
Office of Inspector General (OIG) (70 FR 20147, as amended April 18, 
2005; as last amended at 73 FR 7568, dated February 8, 2008).
    The statement of organization, functions, and delegations of 
authority conforms to and carries out the statutory requirements for 
operating OIG. The organizational changes reflected in this notice are 
primarily to realign the functions within OIG to better reflect the 
current work environment and priorities, and to more clearly delineate 
responsibilities for the various activities within OIG's offices. In 
addition, this notice removes all of Chapter A and establishes Chapter 
Q.
    OIG was established by law as an independent and objective 
oversight unit of the Department to carry out the mission of preventing 
fraud and abuse and promoting economy, efficiency and effectiveness of 
HHS programs and operations. In furtherance of this mission, the 
organization:
    A. Conducts and supervises audits, investigations, evaluations and 
inspections relating to HHS programs and operations.
    B. Identifies systemic weaknesses giving rise to opportunities for 
fraud and abuse in HHS programs and operations and makes 
recommendations to prevent their recurrence.
    C. Leads and coordinates activities to prevent and detect fraud and 
abuse in HHS programs and operations.
    D. Detects wrongdoers and abusers of HHS programs and beneficiaries 
so appropriate remedies may be brought to bear, including imposing 
administrative sanctions against providers of health care under 
Medicare and Medicaid who commit certain prohibited acts.
    E. Keeps the Secretary and Congress fully and currently informed 
about problems and deficiencies in the administration of HHS programs 
and operations and about the need for and progress of corrective 
action.
    In addition, OIG works with the Department of Justice (DOJ), on 
behalf of the Secretary, to operate the Health Care Fraud and Abuse 
Control Program. In accordance with authority enacted in its annual 
appropriations, OIG also provides protection services to the Secretary 
and conducts criminal investigations of violations of Federal child 
support provisions.
    In support of its mission, OIG carries out and maintains an 
internal quality assurance system and a peer review system with other 
Offices of Inspectors General, including periodic quality assessment 
studies and quality control reviews, to provide reasonable assurance 
that applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, standards, and 
other requirements are followed, are effective, and are functioning as 
intended in OIG operations.

Section Q, Office of Inspector General--Organization

    There is at the head of OIG a statutory Inspector General, 
appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. This office 
consists of six organizational units:

A. Immediate Office of the Inspector General (QA)
B. Office of Management and Policy (QC)
C. Office of Evaluation and Inspections (QE)
D. Office of Counsel to the Inspector General (QG)
E. Office of Audit Services (QH)
F. Office of Investigations (QJ)

Section Q, Office of Inspector General--Functions

    The component sections that follow describe the specific functions 
of the organization.

Section Q.00, Immediate Office of the Inspector General--Mission

    The Immediate Office of the Inspector General is directly 
responsible for meeting the statutory mission of OIG as a whole and for 
promoting effective OIG internal quality assurance systems, including 
quality assessment studies and quality control reviews of OIG processes 
and products. The office also plans, conducts and participates in a 
variety of interagency cooperative projects and undertakings relating 
to fraud and abuse with the DOJ, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid 
Services (CMS) and other governmental agencies, and is responsible for 
the reporting and legislative and regulatory review functions required 
by the Inspector General Act.

Section QA.10, Immediate Office of the Inspector General--Organization

    The Immediate Office is comprised of the Inspector General, the 
Principal Deputy Inspector General, Chief of Staff,

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several technical advisors, including the Chief Medical Officer, and 
staff.

Section QA.20, Immediate Office of the Inspector General--Functions

    The Inspector General is appointed by the President, with the 
advice and consent of the Senate, and reports to and is under the 
general supervision of the Secretary or, to the extent such authority 
is delegated, the Deputy Secretary, but does not report to and is not 
subject to supervision by any other officer in the Department. In 
keeping with the independence conferred by the Inspector General Act, 
the Inspector General assumes and exercises, through line management, 
all functional authorities related to the administration and management 
of OIG and all mission-related authorities stated or implied in the law 
or delegated directly from the Secretary.
    The Inspector General provides executive leadership to the 
organization and exercises general supervision over the personnel and 
functions of its major components. The Inspector General determines the 
budget needs of OIG, sets OIG policies and priorities, oversees OIG 
operations and provides reports to the Secretary and Congress. By 
statute, the Inspector General exercises general personnel authority, 
e.g., selection, promotion, and assignment of employees, including 
members of the Senior Executive Service. The Inspector General 
delegates related authorities as appropriate. The Principal Deputy 
Inspector General assists the Inspector General in the management of 
OIG, and during the absence of the Inspector General, acts as the 
Inspector General. The Principal Deputy Inspector General supervises 
the Chief Counsel to the Inspector General, the Deputy Inspectors 
General, who head the major OIG components, as well as the Chief of 
Staff.

Section QC.00, Office of Management and Policy--Mission

    The Office of Management and Policy (OMP) provides management, 
guidance, and resources in support of OIG.

Section QC.10, Office of Management and Policy--Organization

    The office is directed by the Deputy Inspector General for 
Management and Policy, who, aided by Assistant Inspectors General, 
assures that OIG has the financial and administrative resources 
necessary to fulfill its mission. This office carries out its 
responsibilities through headquarters functions.

Section QC.20, Office of Management and Policy--Functions

    The staffs within OMP are responsible for formulating and executing 
the budget, developing policy, managing information technology, human 
resources, executive resources, OIG procurement activities and OIG 
physical space. OMP also executes and maintains an internal quality 
assurance system, which includes quality control reviews of OMP 
processes and products to ensure that OIG policies and procedures are 
followed and function as intended. Additionally, the office leads OIG's 
congressional and regulatory functions; media and public 
communications; coordinates strategic planning and mandated Inspector 
General reporting, including Work Plans and Semi-Annual Reports to 
Congress; and responds to all requests made under the Freedom of 
Information Act.
    Finally, the office leads and coordinates OIG's data analysis 
management and organizational performance management activities.

Section QE.00, Office of Evaluation and Inspections--Mission

    The Office of Evaluation and Inspections (OEI) is responsible for 
conducting in-depth evaluations of HHS programs, operations, and 
processes to identify vulnerabilities and recommend corrective action; 
to prevent and detect fraud and abuse; and to promote efficiency and 
effectiveness in HHS programs and operations. OEI conducts its work in 
accordance with the Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation 
issued by the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and 
Efficiency.

Section QE.10, Office of Evaluation and Inspections--Organization

    This office is directed by the Deputy Inspector General for OEI 
who, aided by Assistant Inspectors General, is responsible for carrying 
out OIG's responsibilities to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency 
of HHS programs and operations. The office is comprised of headquarters 
and regional functions.

Section QE.20, Office of Evaluation and Inspections--Functions

    OEI is responsible for conducting evaluations of HHS programs; 
conducting data and trend analysis; and recommending changes in 
programs, procedures, policies, regulations, and legislation. The 
Office develops evaluation policies, procedures, techniques and 
guidelines to be followed by all OEI staff in conducting evaluations. 
The office maintains an internal quality assurance program. OEI also 
oversees the activities of State Medicaid Fraud Control Units (MFCUs) 
to ensure the MFCUs' compliance with Federal grant regulations, 
administrative rules, and performance standards for the purpose of 
certifying or recertifying the MFCUs annually.
    The office also maintains automated data and management information 
systems used by all OEI employees, a quality assurance/peer review 
program and policy and procedure manuals.

Section QG.00, Office of Counsel to the Inspector General--Mission

    In accordance with section 3(g) of the Inspector General Act (5 
U.S.C. App. Sec.  3(g)), the Office of Counsel to the Inspector General 
(OCIG) provides all legal advice to OIG and represents OIG in 
administrative litigation. OCIG proposes and litigates civil money 
penalty (CMP) and program exclusion cases within the jurisdiction of 
OIG. It coordinates False Claims Act matters involving HHS programs and 
resolves voluntary disclosure cases. OCIG develops guidance to assist 
providers in establishing compliance programs; monitors ongoing 
compliance of providers subject to integrity agreements; and promotes 
industry awareness through advisory opinions, fraud alerts, and special 
advisory bulletins.

Section QG.10, Office of Counsel to the Inspector General--Organization

    The office is directed by the Chief Counsel to the Inspector 
General and aided by Assistant Inspectors General. The office carries 
out its responsibilities through headquarters functions.

Section QG.20, Office of Counsel to the Inspector General--Functions

    The office provides legal advice to OIG on issues that arise in the 
exercise of OIG's responsibilities under the Inspector General Act of 
1978. Such issues include the scope and exercise of the Inspector 
General's authorities and responsibilities; investigative techniques 
and procedures (including criminal procedure); the sufficiency and 
impact of legislative proposals affecting OIG and HHS; and the conduct 
and resolution of investigations, audits and inspections. The office 
evaluates the legal sufficiency of OIG findings and recommendations and 
develops formal legal opinions to support these findings and 
recommendations. The office provides legal advice on OIG internal 
administration and operations, including appropriations, delegations of 
authority, OIG regulations, personnel matters, the disclosure of 
information under the Freedom of Information Act,

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and the safeguarding of information under the Privacy Act and serves as 
OIG's Deputy Ethics Officer. The office is responsible for the 
clearance and enforcement of subpoenas issued by OIG.
    The office represents OIG in administrative litigation and related 
appeals. This includes representing OIG in personnel and Equal 
Employment Opportunity matters; and coordinating OIG's representation 
in Federal tort actions involving OIG employees.
    The office also determines whether to propose or implement 
administrative sanctions, including CMPs and assessments within the 
jurisdiction of OIG. The office litigates and resolves all appealed or 
contested exclusions from participation in Federal health care programs 
under the Social Security Act. In coordination with DOJ, the office 
represents HHS in all False Claims Act cases, including qui tam cases, 
and is responsible for final approval of civil False Claims Act 
settlements for the Department, including the resolution of the program 
exclusion authorities that have been delegated to OIG.
    The office, in conjunction with the Office of Investigations, 
coordinates resolution of all voluntary and mandatory disclosure under 
the OIG Provider Self-Disclosure Protocol, the contractor self-
disclosure requirement and otherwise. The office develops and monitors 
corporate and individual integrity agreements adopted in connection 
with settlement agreements, conducts on-site reviews, and develops 
audit and investigative review standards for monitoring such integrity 
agreements in cooperation with other OIG components. The office 
resolves breaches of integrity agreements through the development of 
corrective action plans and through the imposition of sanctions.
    Finally, the office issues advisory opinions to the health care 
industry and members of the public on whether a current or proposed 
activity would constitute grounds for the imposition of a sanction 
under the anti-kickback statute, the CMP law or the program exclusion 
authorities. The office develops procedures for submitting and 
processing requests for advisory opinions and for determining the fees 
that will be imposed. The office solicits and responds to proposals for 
new regulatory safe harbors to the anti-kickback statute, modifications 
to existing safe harbors, and new fraud alerts. The office consults 
with DOJ on proposed advisory opinions and safe harbors before issuance 
or publication. The office provides legal advice to the components of 
OIG, other HHS offices and DOJ concerning matters involving the 
interpretation of the anti-kickback statute and other legal 
authorities, and assists those components or offices in analyzing the 
applicability of the anti-kickback statute to particular practices or 
activities under review.

Section QH.00, Office of Audit Services--Mission

    The Office of Audit Services (OAS) is responsible for protecting 
the integrity of HHS operations and programs by conducting audits that 
identify and report ways to improve the economy, efficiency, and 
effectiveness of operations and services to beneficiaries of HHS 
programs, and help reduce fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement. OAS 
conducts audits and oversees audit work performed by others. It 
conducts its work in accordance with Government Auditing Standards and 
follows applicable legal, regulatory, and administrative requirements.

Section QH.10, Office of Audit Services--Organization

    The office is directed by the Deputy Inspector General for Audit 
Services who, aided by Assistant Inspectors General, performs the 
functions designated in Section 3(d)(1)A of the Inspector General Act) 
for the position of Assistant Inspector General for Auditing. The 
office is comprised of headquarters and regional functions and also 
includes a designated Whistleblower Protection Ombudsman, and the 
functions thereof, as required by law (section 3(d)(1)C of the 
Inspector General Act).

Section QH.20, Office of Audit Services--Functions

    OAS establishes audit priorities; performs audits; oversees the 
progress of audits; coordinates on bodies of work with stakeholders; 
recommends changes in program policies, regulations, and legislation to 
prevent fraud, waste, and abuse and improve programs and operations; 
and reports on the impact of audit work. The office develops audit 
policies, procedures, techniques, and guidelines to be followed by all 
OAS staff in conducting audits. OAS maintains an internal quality 
assurance program, conducts peer reviews of other OIGs and maintains 
automated data and management information systems used by all OAS 
employees. The office also provides oversight for audits of state and 
local governments, universities, and nonprofit organizations conducted 
by non-Federal auditors. The office provides education to agency 
employees about prohibitions on retaliation, and the rights and 
remedies against retaliation, for protected disclosures, as required of 
the Whistleblower Protection Ombudsman.

Section QJ.00, Office of Investigations--Mission

    The Office of Investigations (OI) is granted full statutory law 
enforcement authority under the Homeland Security Act of 2003 (Pub. L. 
107-296). OI is responsible for protecting the integrity of the 
programs administered and/or funded by HHS by conducting criminal, 
civil and administrative investigations of fraud and misconduct related 
to HHS programs, operations and employees. The office serves as OIG's 
liaison to the DOJ on all matters relating to investigations of HHS 
programs and personnel, and reports to the Attorney General when there 
are reasonable grounds to believe Federal criminal law has been 
violated. OI serves as a liaison to the CMS, State licensing boards, 
and other outside organizations and entities with regard to exclusion, 
compliance, and enforcement activities.

Section QJ.10, Office of Investigations--Organization

    The office is directed by the Deputy Inspector General for 
Investigations, aided by Assistant Inspectors General, and performs the 
functions designated in the law (section 3(d)(1)B of the Inspector 
General Act) for the position of Assistant Inspector General for 
Investigations. The office is comprised of headquarters and regional 
functions.

Section QJ.20, Office of Investigations--Functions

    OI conducts criminal, civil, and administrative investigations of 
allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, and violations of 
standards of conduct within the jurisdiction of OIG. OI establishes 
investigative priorities, evaluates the progress of investigations, and 
reports findings to the Inspector General. The office develops and 
implements investigative techniques, programs, guidelines, and 
policies; manages OI's quality assurance/peer review program and 
conducts peer reviews of other OIGs. OI also carries out and maintains 
an internal quality assurance system. The system includes quality 
assessment studies and quality control reviews of OI processes and 
products to ensure that policies and procedures are followed 
effectively, and are functioning as intended. The office effectuates 
mandatory and permissive exclusions from participation in Federal 
health care programs under the Social Security Act; decides on all 
requests for reinstatement

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from, or waiver of, exclusions; and participates in developing 
standards governing the imposition of these exclusion authorities. The 
office also oversees OIG's suspension and debarment referral program. 
OI implements policies and procedures and plans, develops, implements 
and evaluates all levels of training for OI employees. The staff 
provides for the personal protection of the Secretary and other 
Department officials, as needed, and all emergency operations 
preparedness and response. OI coordinates the adoption of advanced 
digital forensic acquisition and examination and information security 
technologies to assist in the investigation, prevention and detection 
of fraud and abuse; maintains an automated data and management 
information system used by all OI employees; provides technical 
expertise on computer applications for investigations; and coordinates 
and approves investigative computer matches with other agencies.
    In addition, the office operates a toll-free hotline to permit 
individuals to report suspected fraud, waste and abuse within HHS 
programs.

    Dated: March 9, 2016.
Daniel R. Levinson,
Inspector General.
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TOTAL ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN—HOURS
Average
Number of
Number of burden per Total burden
Response type responses per
respondents response hours
respondent (in hours)

45 CFR 164.306 Justification .......................................................................... 75,000 3 15/60 56,250
45 CFR 164.308 Security incident report ........................................................ 50 1 8 400
45 CFR 164.308 Contingency plan ................................................................. 60,000 1 8 480,000
45 CFR 164.310 Physical safeguard policies and procedures ....................... 500 1 10/60 83
45 CFR 164.314 Problem reports ................................................................... 10 1 1 10

Total .......................................................................................................... ........................ ........................ ........................ 536,743

OS specifically requests comments on OIG was established by law as an functioning as intended in OIG
(1) the necessity and utility of the independent and objective oversight operations.
proposed information collection for the unit of the Department to carry out the
Section Q, Office of Inspector General—
proper performance of the agency’s mission of preventing fraud and abuse
Organization
functions, (2) the accuracy of the and promoting economy, efficiency and
estimated burden, (3) ways to enhance effectiveness of HHS programs and There is at the head of OIG a statutory
the quality, utility, and clarity of the operations. In furtherance of this Inspector General, appointed by the
information to be collected, and (4) the mission, the organization: President and confirmed by the Senate.
use of automated collection techniques A. Conducts and supervises audits, This office consists of six organizational
or other forms of information investigations, evaluations and units:
technology to minimize the information inspections relating to HHS programs A. Immediate Office of the Inspector
collection burden. and operations. General (QA)
B. Identifies systemic weaknesses
Darius Taylor, B. Office of Management and Policy
giving rise to opportunities for fraud
Information Collection Clearance Officer. (QC)
and abuse in HHS programs and
[FR Doc. 2016–05806 Filed 3–14–16; 8:45 am] C. Office of Evaluation and Inspections
operations and makes recommendations
(QE)
BILLING CODE 4153–01–P to prevent their recurrence.
C. Leads and coordinates activities to D. Office of Counsel to the Inspector
prevent and detect fraud and abuse in General (QG)
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HHS programs and operations. E. Office of Audit Services (QH)
HUMAN SERVICES D. Detects wrongdoers and abusers of F. Office of Investigations (QJ)
HHS programs and beneficiaries so Section Q, Office of Inspector General—
Office of Inspector General
appropriate remedies may be brought to Functions
[OIG–1206–N] bear, including imposing administrative
sanctions against providers of health The component sections that follow
Statement of Organization, Functions, care under Medicare and Medicaid who describe the specific functions of the
and Delegations of Authority commit certain prohibited acts. organization.
AGENCY: Office of Inspector General E. Keeps the Secretary and Congress Section Q.00, Immediate Office of the
(OIG), HHS. fully and currently informed about Inspector General—Mission
problems and deficiencies in the
ACTION: Notice.
administration of HHS programs and The Immediate Office of the Inspector
SUMMARY: This notice replaces all operations and about the need for and General is directly responsible for
language in Part A (Office of the progress of corrective action. meeting the statutory mission of OIG as
Secretary) of the Statement of In addition, OIG works with the a whole and for promoting effective OIG
Organization, Functions, and Department of Justice (DOJ), on behalf of internal quality assurance systems,
Delegations of Authority for the the Secretary, to operate the Health Care including quality assessment studies
Department of Health and Human Fraud and Abuse Control Program. In and quality control reviews of OIG
Services (HHS), Office of Inspector accordance with authority enacted in its processes and products. The office also
General (OIG) (70 FR 20147, as amended annual appropriations, OIG also plans, conducts and participates in a
April 18, 2005; as last amended at 73 FR provides protection services to the variety of interagency cooperative
7568, dated February 8, 2008). Secretary and conducts criminal projects and undertakings relating to
The statement of organization, investigations of violations of Federal fraud and abuse with the DOJ, the
functions, and delegations of authority child support provisions. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
conforms to and carries out the statutory In support of its mission, OIG carries Services (CMS) and other governmental
requirements for operating OIG. The out and maintains an internal quality agencies, and is responsible for the
organizational changes reflected in this assurance system and a peer review reporting and legislative and regulatory
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notice are primarily to realign the system with other Offices of Inspectors review functions required by the
functions within OIG to better reflect General, including periodic quality Inspector General Act.
the current work environment and assessment studies and quality control
Section QA.10, Immediate Office of the
priorities, and to more clearly delineate reviews, to provide reasonable
Inspector General—Organization
responsibilities for the various activities assurance that applicable laws,
within OIG’s offices. In addition, this regulations, policies, procedures, The Immediate Office is comprised of
notice removes all of Chapter A and standards, and other requirements are the Inspector General, the Principal
establishes Chapter Q. followed, are effective, and are Deputy Inspector General, Chief of Staff,

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several technical advisors, including the Section QC.20, Office of Management also oversees the activities of State
Chief Medical Officer, and staff. and Policy—Functions Medicaid Fraud Control Units (MFCUs)
The staffs within OMP are responsible to ensure the MFCUs’ compliance with
Section QA.20, Immediate Office of the Federal grant regulations, administrative
Inspector General—Functions for formulating and executing the
budget, developing policy, managing rules, and performance standards for the
The Inspector General is appointed by information technology, human purpose of certifying or recertifying the
the President, with the advice and resources, executive resources, OIG MFCUs annually.
consent of the Senate, and reports to procurement activities and OIG physical The office also maintains automated
space. OMP also executes and maintains data and management information
and is under the general supervision of
an internal quality assurance system, systems used by all OEI employees, a
the Secretary or, to the extent such
which includes quality control reviews quality assurance/peer review program
authority is delegated, the Deputy
of OMP processes and products to and policy and procedure manuals.
Secretary, but does not report to and is
not subject to supervision by any other ensure that OIG policies and procedures Section QG.00, Office of Counsel to the
officer in the Department. In keeping are followed and function as intended. Inspector General—Mission
with the independence conferred by the Additionally, the office leads OIG’s In accordance with section 3(g) of the
Inspector General Act, the Inspector congressional and regulatory functions; Inspector General Act (5 U.S.C. App.
General assumes and exercises, through media and public communications; § 3(g)), the Office of Counsel to the
line management, all functional coordinates strategic planning and Inspector General (OCIG) provides all
authorities related to the administration mandated Inspector General reporting, legal advice to OIG and represents OIG
and management of OIG and all including Work Plans and Semi-Annual
in administrative litigation. OCIG
mission-related authorities stated or Reports to Congress; and responds to all
proposes and litigates civil money
implied in the law or delegated directly requests made under the Freedom of
penalty (CMP) and program exclusion
from the Secretary. Information Act.
Finally, the office leads and cases within the jurisdiction of OIG. It
The Inspector General provides coordinates OIG’s data analysis coordinates False Claims Act matters
executive leadership to the organization management and organizational involving HHS programs and resolves
and exercises general supervision over performance management activities. voluntary disclosure cases. OCIG
the personnel and functions of its major develops guidance to assist providers in
components. The Inspector General Section QE.00, Office of Evaluation and establishing compliance programs;
determines the budget needs of OIG, Inspections—Mission monitors ongoing compliance of
sets OIG policies and priorities, oversees The Office of Evaluation and providers subject to integrity
OIG operations and provides reports to Inspections (OEI) is responsible for agreements; and promotes industry
the Secretary and Congress. By statute, conducting in-depth evaluations of HHS awareness through advisory opinions,
the Inspector General exercises general programs, operations, and processes to fraud alerts, and special advisory
personnel authority, e.g., selection, identify vulnerabilities and recommend bulletins.
promotion, and assignment of corrective action; to prevent and detect Section QG.10, Office of Counsel to the
employees, including members of the fraud and abuse; and to promote Inspector General—Organization
Senior Executive Service. The Inspector efficiency and effectiveness in HHS
General delegates related authorities as programs and operations. OEI conducts The office is directed by the Chief
appropriate. The Principal Deputy its work in accordance with the Quality Counsel to the Inspector General and
Inspector General assists the Inspector Standards for Inspection and Evaluation aided by Assistant Inspectors General.
General in the management of OIG, and issued by the Council of the Inspectors The office carries out its responsibilities
during the absence of the Inspector General on Integrity and Efficiency. through headquarters functions.
General, acts as the Inspector General. Section QG.20, Office of Counsel to the
Section QE.10, Office of Evaluation and
The Principal Deputy Inspector General Inspector General—Functions
Inspections—Organization
supervises the Chief Counsel to the
Inspector General, the Deputy This office is directed by the Deputy The office provides legal advice to
Inspectors General, who head the major Inspector General for OEI who, aided by OIG on issues that arise in the exercise
OIG components, as well as the Chief of Assistant Inspectors General, is of OIG’s responsibilities under the
Staff. responsible for carrying out OIG’s Inspector General Act of 1978. Such
responsibilities to evaluate the issues include the scope and exercise of
Section QC.00, Office of Management effectiveness and efficiency of HHS the Inspector General’s authorities and
and Policy—Mission programs and operations. The office is responsibilities; investigative
comprised of headquarters and regional techniques and procedures (including
The Office of Management and Policy criminal procedure); the sufficiency and
functions.
(OMP) provides management, guidance, impact of legislative proposals affecting
and resources in support of OIG. Section QE.20, Office of Evaluation and OIG and HHS; and the conduct and
Inspections—Functions resolution of investigations, audits and
Section QC.10, Office of Management
and Policy—Organization OEI is responsible for conducting inspections. The office evaluates the
evaluations of HHS programs; legal sufficiency of OIG findings and
The office is directed by the Deputy conducting data and trend analysis; and recommendations and develops formal
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Inspector General for Management and recommending changes in programs, legal opinions to support these findings
Policy, who, aided by Assistant procedures, policies, regulations, and and recommendations. The office
Inspectors General, assures that OIG has legislation. The Office develops provides legal advice on OIG internal
the financial and administrative evaluation policies, procedures, administration and operations,
resources necessary to fulfill its mission. techniques and guidelines to be including appropriations, delegations of
This office carries out its followed by all OEI staff in conducting authority, OIG regulations, personnel
responsibilities through headquarters evaluations. The office maintains an matters, the disclosure of information
functions. internal quality assurance program. OEI under the Freedom of Information Act,

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from, or waiver of, exclusions; and Agenda: To review and evaluate grant Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 4205,
participates in developing standards applications. MSC 7814, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301–435–
governing the imposition of these Place: National Institutes of Health, 6701 1501, morrisr@csr.nih.gov.
Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, Name of Committee: Center for Scientific
exclusion authorities. The office also
(Telephone Conference Call). Review Special Emphasis Panel, PAR15–360
oversees OIG’s suspension and Contact Person: Elena Smirnova, Ph.D., Mycobacterial Induced Immunity in HIV-
debarment referral program. OI Scientific Review Officer, Center for Infected and Uninfected Individuals.
implements policies and procedures Scientific Review, National Institutes of Date: April 7, 2016.
and plans, develops, implements and Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 5187, Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
evaluates all levels of training for OI MSC 7840, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301–435– Agenda: To review and evaluate grant
employees. The staff provides for the 1236, smirnove@csr.nih.gov. applications.
personal protection of the Secretary and Name of Committee: Center for Scientific Place: Hyatt Regency Bethesda, One
other Department officials, as needed, Review Special Emphasis Panel PAR Panel: Bethesda Metro Center, 7400 Wisconsin
and all emergency operations Translational Research in Pediatric and Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814.
Obstetric Pharmacology and Therapeutics. Contact Person: Jingsheng Tuo, Ph.D.,
preparedness and response. OI Scientific Review Officer, Center for
Date: April 6, 2016.
coordinates the adoption of advanced Time: 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Scientific Review, National Institutes of
digital forensic acquisition and Agenda: To review and evaluate grant Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 5207,
examination and information security applications. Bethesda, MD 20892, 301–451–8754, tuoj@
technologies to assist in the Place: National Institutes of Health, 6701 nei.nih.gov.
investigation, prevention and detection Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, Name of Committee: Center for Scientific
of fraud and abuse; maintains an (Virtual Meeting). Review Special Emphasis Panel, Member
automated data and management Contact Person: Elaine Sierra-Rivera, Ph.D., Conflict: Biological Chemistry and
information system used by all OI Scientific Review Officer, EMNR IRG, Center Macromolecular Biophysics.
for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Date: April 7, 2016.
employees; provides technical expertise
Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 6182 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
on computer applications for MSC 7892, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301– 435– Agenda: To review and evaluate grant
investigations; and coordinates and 2514, riverase@csr.nih.gov. applications.
approves investigative computer Name of Committee: Center for Scientific Place: National Institutes of Health, 6701
matches with other agencies. Review Special Emphasis Panel, Member Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892,
In addition, the office operates a toll- Conflict: Child Psychopathology, Emotion, (Virtual Meeting).
free hotline to permit individuals to Learning and Memory. Contact Person: Michael Eissenstat, Ph.D.,
Date: April 6, 2016. Scientific Review Officer, BCMB IRG, Center
report suspected fraud, waste and abuse
Time: 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for Scientific Review,National Institutes of
within HHS programs. Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 4166,
Agenda: To review and evaluate grant
Dated: March 9, 2016. applications. Bethesda, MD 20892, 301–435–1722,
Daniel R. Levinson, Place: National Institutes of Health, 6701 eissenstatma@csr.nih.gov.
Inspector General. Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, Name of Committee: Center for Scientific
(Telephone Conference Call). Review Special Emphasis Panel; Topics in
[FR Doc. 2016–05714 Filed 3–14–16; 8:45 am]
Contact Person: Biao Tian, Ph.D., Scientific Virology.
BILLING CODE 4152–01–P Date: April 7, 2016.
Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review,
National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Time: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Drive, Room 3089B, MSC 7848, Bethesda, Agenda: To review and evaluate grant
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MD 20892, (301) 402–4411, tianbi@ applications.
HUMAN SERVICES csr.nih.gov. Place: National Institutes of Health, 6701
Name of Committee: Center for Scientific Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892
National Institutes of Health Review Special Emphasis Panel, Member (Virtual Meeting).
Conflict: Endocrinology and Reproduction. Contact Person: Marci Scidmore, Ph.D.,
Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Date: April 6, 2016. Scientific Review Officer, Center for
Closed Meetings Time: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Scientific Review, National Institutes of
Agenda: To review and evaluate grant Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 3192,
Pursuant to section 10(d) of the applications. MSC 7808, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301–435–
Federal Advisory Committee Act, as Place: National Institutes of Health, 6701 1149, marci.scidmore@nih.gov.
amended (5 U.S.C. App.), notice is Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, Name of Committee: Center for Scientific
hereby given of the following meetings. (Virtual Meeting). Review Special Emphasis Panel; Fellowship:
Contact Person: Michael Knecht, Ph.D., Infectious Diseases and Microbiology.
The meetings will be closed to the
Scientific Review Officer, Center for Date: April 7, 2016.
public in accordance with the Scientific Review, National Institutes of Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
provisions set forth in sections Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 6176, Agenda: To review and evaluate grant
552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., MSC 7892, Bethesda, MD 20892, (301) 435– applications.
as amended. The grant applications and 1046, knechtm@csr.nih.gov. Place: National Institutes of Health, 6701
the discussions could disclose Name of Committee: Center for Scientific Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892
confidential trade secrets or commercial Review Special Emphasis Panel, Urologic (Telephone Conference Call).
property such as patentable material, and Urogynecologic Small Business Contact Person: Neerja Kaushik-Basu,
and personal information concerning Applications. Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, Center for
Date: April 7–8, 2016. Scientific Review, National Institutes of
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individuals associated with the grant
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 3198,
applications, the disclosure of which MSC 7808, Bethesda, MD 20892, (301) 435–
Agenda: To review and evaluate grant
would constitute a clearly unwarranted 2306, kaushikbasun@csr.nih.gov.
applications.
invasion of personal privacy. Place: National Institutes of Health, 6701 (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance
Name of Committee: Center for Scientific Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, Program Nos. 93.306, Comparative Medicine;
Review Special Emphasis Panel Cell Biology (Virtual Meeting). 93.333, Clinical Research, 93.306, 93.333,
Topics. Contact Person: Ryan G. Morris, Ph.D., 93.337, 93.393–93.396, 93.837–93.844,
Date: March 31, 2016. Scientific Review Officer, Center for 93.846–93.878, 93.892, 93.893, National
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Scientific Review, National Institutes of Institutes of Health, HHS)

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