Hold inspectors accountable FINAL Edition

  These members of Congress are trying to solve a problem that doesn't exist: They claim that inspector general independence is threatened by the executive branch. Yet, they cannot point to one proven instance of interference by agency leadership limiting the effectiveness of inspectors general...

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Published inUSA today (Arlington, Va.)
Main Author Johnson, Clay
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published McLean, Va USA Today, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, Inc 19.10.2007
Subjects
Accountability
Federal government
Government agencies
Inspections
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Summary:  These members of Congress are trying to solve a problem that doesn't exist: They claim that inspector general independence is threatened by the executive branch. Yet, they cannot point to one proven instance of interference by agency leadership limiting the effectiveness of inspectors general, or the scope or objectivity of their findings. Reports of alleged infringements on inspector general independence, including the claims against the CIA, have not been shown to be accurate.
ISSN:0734-7456