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Statutory Authorities

Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended, (5 U.S.C. App. 3)
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), establishing the Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program, (sections 1128C and 1817(k) of the Social Security Act)
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Pub. L. 111-5)
Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (Pub. L. 111-148), as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Pub. L. 111-152)

This is not an exhaustive list, but presents the main legislation governing OIG authorities and responsibilities.