The OIG conducts financial and performance audits of internal Agency functions and of participants in SBA programs to promote the economical, efficient, and effective operation of SBA programs.
The OIG conducts financial and performance audits of internal Agency functions and of participants in SBA programs to promote the economical, efficient, and effective operation of SBA programs.
Audits give SBA managers an objective and systematic assessment of how well their offices are carrying out their SBA-related programs and operations. Financial audits examine the presentation of financial information, internal controls, and adherence to financial requirements. Performance audits assess operations in terms of economical use of resources.
Most of these reports are also published to Oversight.gov.
See all reports by the Office of Inspector General
Credit/Capital Programs
Read OIG reports on SBA’s Credit and Capital Programs, including loan programs, Small Business Investment Company Investments, and surety bonds.
Disaster Loan Reports
Read OIG reports relating to Disaster Loans.
Contracting Program Reports
Read OIG reports on SBA preferential and small business set-aside government contracting programs, such as 8(a) business development, HUBZone, etc.
Counseling Program Reports
Read OIG reports on SBA entrepreneurial development counseling programs, including technical assistance grants, training, mentoring, and more.
Agency Management Reports
Read OIG reports relating to Agency Management.
Peer Review Reports
Read the results of our most recent peer review that ensures our work is performed in accordance with established standards.
Semiannual Reports to Congress
Read reports published every six months, which provide summaries and statuses of our oversight of the SBA.
Open Recommendations Reports
Read reports published every six months, which shows those recommendations from SBA OIG reports that remain open.
Budget and Planning
Read our planned activity in our annual budget submissions and oversight plans.
SBA Management Challenges
Read about the top management challenges facing the SBA, which are reported annually.
Pandemic Response Oversight Reports
Read OIG reports on SBA’s programs associated with the pandemic response, to include the Paycheck Protection Program, the Economic Injury Disaster Loans, and Entrepreneurial Development Programs.