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Federal Inspectors General: An Historical Perspective

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Report Type Reports and Testimonies
Report Date April 21, 1998
Report No. T-AIMD-98-146
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Summary:

Two decades ago, Congress created inspectors general (IG) throughout government as a result of mounting reports of serious and widespread breakdowns in internal controls. The IGs were principally charged with detecting fraud, waste, and mismanagement in agencies' programs and operations; conducting audits and investigations; and recommending policies to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness. This testimony discusses the evolution of the work of the IGs.

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