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CHNAVPERS Inspector General (IG) - Inspections


Inspections

Per SECNAVINST 5040.3 (series) Inspections Within the Department of the Navy, the Naval Inspector General (NAVINSGEN) is responsible for coordinating, monitoring and establishing objectives for the Department of the Navy (DON) Inspection Programs (DONIP) through appropriate commanders; coordinating efforts to eliminate duplication and unnecessary inspections imposed on commands or units.

An inspection is any effort to evaluate or assess an organization or function against a standard.  An inspection is performed by any means or method and under any authority.  An inspection is performed by authorities outside the inspected unit and by personnel within it.  All inspections are subject to review by the NAVINSGEN.  Per SECNAVINST 5040.3 (series) Navy Echelon 1 activities and Echelon 2 commanders shall develop and implement an inspection program under the DONIP.

The Inspector General serves as the principal advisor to the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (N1) / Chief of Naval Personnel for inspection matters and is responsible for:
       a.  Serving as the proponent for the inspection policy,
       b.  Advising leaders at all levels on inspection policy,
       c.  Developing and managing inspection policy and procedures that guide all inspections conducted by MYNavy HR organizations, 
       d.  Co-Chairing the Inspection Working Group to oversee, manage, and coordinate the Integration of all Echelon 1, 2, and 3 
       e.  Assisting in the training of inspectors, as necessary,
       f.  Ensuring the conduct of all inspections is in accordance with policy,
       g.  Developing an IG inspection program, 
       h.  Conduct IG inspections,
       i.  Forwarding IG inspection reports, approved by Directing Authorities, that have Navy wide application, value, and interest to The Naval Inspector General,
       j.  Coordinating with Department of Defense (DOD), NAVINSGEN, Naval Audit Service (NAVAUDSVC), and external inspection and audit agencies to ensure that inspections and audits complement rather than duplicate each other,
       k.  Facilitating the resolution of any recommendations and or deficiencies received from DOD, NAVINSGEN, NAVAUDSVC, and external inspection and audit agencies,



References:

(a)  SECNAVINST 5040.3 (series)
(b)  BUPERSINST 5040.3 (series) 

 

Frequently Asked Questions:

1.  What are the statutes and regulations that apply to inspections?
  • We derive our authority from 10 USC 8020 (Naval Inspector General: detail; duties), SECNAVINST 5430.57 (series) (Mission and Functions of the Inspector General), SECNAVINST 5040.3 (series) (Inspections within the Department of the Navy), and BUPERSINST 5040.2 (series) Command Inspection Program for Activities under the Command of the Chief of Naval Personnel).
2.  What is the IG team's focus during an inspection?
  • Inspections focus on unit readiness and capability to execute assigned missions, current and projected, for the purpose of informing senior leadership of the MYNAVYHR enterprise’s overall ability to accomplish its mission. 
3. How many team members conduct an inspection?
  • Effort is made to keep the team to the minimum number required to conduct a thorough inspection.  The inspection scope and duration is a key factor when approving the team composition.
4. Why do we use focus groups?
  • Focus groups provide an opportunity to assess the quality of life of command members, both in the workplace and at home. When possible, information gathered from focus groups are analyzed with command survey responses to gauge the status of health and welfare within the inspected activity.
 

Point of Contact:

IG Compliance and Oversight Section Head: (901) 874-3029
 
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