U.S. Code > Title 44 Public Printing and Documents > CHAPTER 39—GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL (§§ 3901—3903) > § 3901. Purpose and establishment of the Office of Inspector General

§ 3901. Purpose and establishment of the Office of Inspector General

In order to create an independent and objective office—
(1) to conduct and supervise audits and investigations relating to the Government Printing Office;
(2) to provide leadership and coordination and recommend policies to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness; and
(3) to provide a means of keeping the Public Printer and the Congress fully and currently informed about problems and deficiencies relating to the administration and operations of the Government Printing Office;
there is hereby established an Office of Inspector General in the Government Printing Office.