Through this plan, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) Office of Inspector General (OIG), affirms and advances their long-standing commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce and workplace environment that will help ensure that the work they produce is accessible to the diverse public they serve. This plan aligns with the goals presented in their statutory Five-Year Strategic Plan (FY 2018-2022). Specifically, their office strategic goals are to: (1) deliver high-quality, timely, and impactful products and services that promote efficiency, effectiveness, and integrity in the Department's operations and programs; (2) cultivate a diverse, highly skilled, and inspired workforce; and (3) implement internal processes that promote organizational effectiveness, stewardship of resources, and accountability. The Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan also heeds the call of Executive Order 13583, "Establishing a Coordinated Government-wide Initiative to Promote Diversity and Inclusion in the Federal Workforce," so OIG may use the talents of all segments of society in creating a culture that encourages collaboration, flexibility, and fairness. The results of the efforts presented in this plan will have a positive impact on the work OIG produces on behalf of America's taxpayers, students, as OIG draws on a wealth of varied perspectives, experiences, and skills that will allow them to consistently improve their products and services. The results will also allow OIG to better meet their statutory mission to promote the efficiency, effectiveness, and integrity of, and root out waste, fraud, and abuse involving the Department's programs and operations.