The Office of Inspector General, which is part of the Department of Health and Human Services, was established by Congress in 1976 to identify and eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse in Department of Health and Human Services programs and to promote efficiency and economy in departmental operations.
This article is about promotion of a cause or point of view. For legal representation, see Advocate. Advocacy is an activity by an individual or group which aims to influence decisions within political, economic, and social systems and institutions.
Legislative advocacy is a key part of the work done by NASW at the Federal and State levels. NASWâs Government Relations staff is fighting hard to make the voice of professional social workers heard on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. The most effective way to express our ideas and vision, however, is through our members.