U.S. Department of Transportation
2003 Budget in Brief
Office of the Inspector General
Overview: The Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended, established the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) as an independent and objective organization within DOT. The Inspector General is committed to fulfilling its statutory mission and assisting the Secretary, Members of Congress and senior Department officials in achieving a safe, efficient, and effective transportation system that meets vital national interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people today and into the future.
Office
of the Inspector General Budget
(Dollars in Millions)
| 2001 Actual |
2002 Enacted |
2003 Request |
|
| Salaries and Expenses | 52 | 53 | 60 |
| Emergency Supplemental | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| TOTAL 1/ | 52 | 54 | 60 |
1/ Includes estimated accrual payments of $2.3 million in FY 2001 and $2.4 million in FY 2002 for civil service retirement and health benefits.
FY 2003 Budget
Salaries and Expenses: The 2003 budget request for the OIG totals $67.6 million to support a staff of 470 full-time equivalent employment. This budget request includes a $60 million appropriation and $7.6 million in reimbursable funding as follows: $2 million from FAA, $2 million from FTA, $3.5 million from FHWA, and $100,000 from the National Transportation Safety Board.
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Last Updated: February 4, 2002