The Department shall establish an Office of the Inspector General (OIG). Mission of the OIG. The OIG: Protects the integrity of the Department and local departments; Ensures the achievement of program goals and compliance with State statutes and regulations by providing the following independent preventive and enforcement services: Investigations, Reviews, and Internal audits; and Identifies, investigates, and resolves suspicions of fraud, waste, and abuse. The OIG shall consist of, but not be limited to, units that perform the following functions: Deter and investigate suspected program fraud; Deter and investigate suspected employee and contractor misconduct; and Conduct internal audits.