The External Affairs Division leads the OIG’s public, media, legislative, and intragovernmental affairs and performs a pivotal role in connecting OIG oversight work with the public, media, and the Executive and Legislative branches of District government. The External Affairs Division oversees the OIG’s recommendation tracking and follow up program, builds internal oversight capacity, coordinates external oversight liaison functions, and advocates the OIG’s position with external decision makers. The External Affairs Division also serves as the media liaison and the point of contact for community outreach and engagement, managing the OIG’s social media accounts, and maintaining the OIG’s website.