The Office of Inspector General (OIG) was established within the Federal Trade Commission in 1989 as required by the Inspector General Act Amendments of 1988 (5 U.S.C. app. 3). The OIG promotes the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of FTC programs and operations. To this end, the OIG independently conducts audits and investigations to find and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse within the agency.

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Terms Used In 16 CFR 0.13

  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.

[65 FR 78408, Dec. 15, 2000, as amended at 86 FR 38546, July 22, 2021]

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