inspector general
noun
: a person who heads an inspectorate or a system of inspection (as of an army)
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Notably, the inspector general's review said there was no evidence that the investigations were influenced by politics or other improper considerations.
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Robert Legare, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2024
The inspector general's report says the Justice Department complied with some but not all of its own procedures related to investigations involving the media.
—Ryan Lucas, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
The insurers, which are paid by the federal government to provide Medicare services to enrollees, have at times delayed or denied beneficiaries’ access to medical care – even though the requests met Medicare coverage rules, according to a 2022 report from HHS’ inspector general’s office.
—Tami Luhby, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Richmond's top election official resigned his post effective Dec. 31, a week after an inspector general's report found his office abused government resources and violated city policies.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
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Robert Legare, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2024
The inspector general's report says the Justice Department complied with some but not all of its own procedures related to investigations involving the media.
—Ryan Lucas, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
The insurers, which are paid by the federal government to provide Medicare services to enrollees, have at times delayed or denied beneficiaries’ access to medical care – even though the requests met Medicare coverage rules, according to a 2022 report from HHS’ inspector general’s office.
—Tami Luhby, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Richmond's top election official resigned his post effective Dec. 31, a week after an inspector general's report found his office abused government resources and violated city policies.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Inspector general.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inspector%20general. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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