Program Office: Office of Information Technology Audits 

Frank Deffer, Assistant Inspector General

Mission

The Office of Information Technology Audits conducts audits and evaluations of DHS’ information management, cyber infrastructure, and systems integration activities. The office reviews the cost effectiveness of acquisitions, implementation, and management of major systems, and telecommunications networks across DHS. In addition, it evaluates the systems and related architectures of DHS to ensure they are effective, efficient, and implemented according to applicable policies, standards, and procedures. The office also assesses DHS’ information security program as mandated by the Federal Information Security Management Act. In addition, this office provides technical forensics assistance to OIG offices in support of OIG’s fraud prevention and detection program.