Publisher's Synopsis
This report presents a snapshot of where Offices of Inspector General stand today regarding the use of new media. It also is an attempt to sensitize the Office of Inspector General community to the ways in which new media tools may help an Office of Inspector General achieve its mission and why an Office of Inspector General needs to be aware of new media developments. Just as the government's adoption of other technologies, such as email and websites, required adaptation, new media's popularity is causing even reluctant government agencies to reconsider their options. Some Offices of Inspector General hesitate, however, because they are concerned about such issues as information security, privacy, and legal oversight.
