This eighth semi-annual report issued by the United States Department of Education's Office of Inspector General (OIG) summarizes the activities and accomplishments of that office during a 6-month period ending March 31, 1984. A condensation of audits of Department of Education programs presents statistics on OIG activities and the allocation of audit resources, as well as highlights of significant audits including those recommending recovery of misspent federal funds. Investigation activities are noted, as well, including highlights of cases presented and an update of previously reported investigation. Descriptions of steps taken by the OIG to improve the management of the Department of Education itself cover internal control reviews, reviews of manually processed loan payments and migrant program funding, and the review of legislation and regulations affecting the economy of the department. Appendixes include a list of audits for the 6-month period covered in the report. (JW)