The U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General (DOL OIG) is one of the inspector general offices created by the Inspector General Act of 1978.
The inspector general for the Department of Labor is charged with investigating and auditing department programs to combat waste, fraud, and abuse.
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) conducts audits to review the effectiveness, efficiency, economy, and integrity of all DOL programs and operations, including those performed by its contractors and grantees. This work is conducted in order to determine whether: the programs and operations are in compliance with the applicable laws and regulations; DOL resources are efficiently and economically being utilized; and DOL programs achieve their intended results. The OIG also conducts criminal, civil, and administrative investigations into alleged violations of federal laws relating to DOL programs, operations, and personnel. In addition, the OIG conducts criminal investigations to combat the influence of labor racketeering and organized crime in the nation's labor unions in three areas: employee benefit plans, labor-management relations, and internal union affairs. The OIG also works with other law enforcement partners on human trafficking matters.
History of Inspectors General Inspector GeneralAppointment DateAnthony D'EspositoJanuary 5, 2026https://www.oig.dol.gov/igbio.htmMichael Mikulka (Acting Deputy)July 2025Luiz A. Santos (Acting)January 24, 2025Larry D. TurnerDecember 7, 2021Larry D. Turner (Acting)June 22, 2020Scott S. DahlOctober 16, 2013Daniel R. Petrole (Acting)July 15, 2009Gordon S. HeddellJanuary 2, 2001Patricia Dalton (Acting)January 3, 2000Charles C. MastenNovember 20, 1993Charles C. Masten (Acting)March 20, 1993Julian W. De La RosaAugust 6, 1990Raymond Maria (Acting)September 3, 1989J. Brian HylandAugust 4, 1983J. Brian Hyland (Acting)March 23, 1983Robert McGee (Acting)October 16, 1982Thomas McBrideJuly 18, 1981Frank Y. Yeager (Acting)February 1, 1981Ronald Goldstock (Acting)May 2, 1980Marjorie Fine KnowlesMay 18, 1979Rocco De Marco (Acting)October 23, 1978
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