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.
That's because advocacy: 1  Involves getting powerful individuals or organizations to make big changes that may not be in their short-term interest. 2  Often involves working in the public eye. 3  Often involves sticking out your neck, as you take a stand against a larger opponent.