Pub. L. 94-505, tit. II, sec. 201

Sec. 201. In older to create an independent and objective unit— (1) to conduct and supervise audits and investigations relating to programs and operations of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare; (2) to provide leadership and coordination and recommend policies for activities designed (A) to promote economy and efficiency in the administration of, and (B) to prevent and detect fraud and abuse in, such programs and operations; and (3) to provide a means for keeping the Secretary and the Congress fully and currently informed about problems and deficiencies relating to the administration of such programs and operations and the necessity for and progress of corrective action; there is hereby established in the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare an Office of Inspector General.