CIG Ethics & Professionalism 2

Question 1

An IG receives a complaint against a close personal friend who is also a senior official in the agency. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Recuse from the matter and refer it to the appropriate authority

Answer

Recusal is required when a personal relationship creates an actual or apparent conflict of interest that could compromise objectivity.

Question 2

Which principle is most directly violated when an IG shares confidential investigative details with agency leadership before a report is finalized?

Accepted Answer

Independence

Answer

Premature disclosure to agency leadership can compromise the IG's independence by allowing undue influence over the investigation's outcome.

Question 3

The CIGIE model legislation requires IGs to report to Congress when their access to records is unreasonably denied. This requirement primarily serves to protect:

Accepted Answer

Congressional oversight authority

Answer

Reporting obstruction to Congress preserves Congressional oversight by ensuring that legislative bodies know when executive agencies are impeding IG functions.

Question 4

An IG investigator learns during a non-related audit that an agency employee may have committed fraud. Under professional standards, the investigator should:

Accepted Answer

Document and refer the information through proper channels

Answer

Government Auditing Standards require auditors to communicate information about fraud or illegal acts discovered incidentally to those responsible for action.

Question 5

Which behavior best exemplifies the professional standard of due professional care in IG work?

Accepted Answer

Applying appropriate skepticism and gathering sufficient evidence

Answer

Due professional care requires exercising professional skepticism and gathering sufficient, appropriate evidence rather than accepting representations at face value.

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CIG Ethics & Professionalism 2