part of the Department of Health and Human Services responsible for working with Medicare's fraud units to investigate fraud and abuse of the Medicare system.

the investigative arm of the Federal Trade Commission

The OIG protects the integrity of programs administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), as well as the health and welfare of the beneficiaries of those programs. HHS provides funding for essential human services in more than 300 programs, including Medicare and Medicaid. The OIG's duties are carried out through a nationwide network of audits and investigations of HHS programs.

U.S. Office of Inspector General

Office of the Inspector General