The Office of the Inspector General is responsible for ensuring the compliance with the norms and regulations of the General Secretariat, in terms of financial, operational and administrative operations, with full objectivity and complete independence of opinion.

The OIG verifies the observance and compliance with policies, rules and practices established by the General Secretariat, with the purpose of attesting to their accuracy, efficacy and economy, at Headquarters and in the Offices in the Member States.

The Inspector General advises the Secretary General, when appropriate, on any financial, operative or administrative aspect that in his opinion requires modification, to ensure the more efficient utilization of the resources administered by the General Secretariat and its compliance with norms and regulations, as well as with the commitments entered into with donor countries.

The mandate of the Office of the Inspector General is found in articles 116 to 121 of the General Standards to Govern the Operations of the General Secretariat; Executive Order No. 95-05, dated May 8, 1995. The recommendations issued by the Inspector General in his audit reports, inspections and investigations are mandatory for the staff members of the General Secretariat, after they are approved by the Secretary General.