What is the scope of the Inspector General's authority?
13 C.F.R. § 101.302
in effectEffective: 2024-07-01To obtain the necessary information and evidence, the Inspector General (and designees) have the right to:
(a) Have access to all records, reports, audits, reviews, documents, papers, recommendations, and other materials available to SBA and relating to SBA's programs and operations;
(b) Require by subpoena the production of all information, documents, reports, answers, records, accounts, papers, and other data and documentary evidence;
(c) Administer oaths and affirmations or take affidavits; and
(d) Request information or assistance from any Federal, state, or local government agency or unit.
Source: eCFRURL: https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2024-07-01/title-13.xmlFetched: 7/26/2026