Office of Inspector General 2020 Annual Report 2 Inspector General’s Message On behalf of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), I am pleased to present the 2020 Annual Report. The current Inspector General of Police the current and incumbent Inspector General of police in Nigeria is Mohammed adamu who began office in 15th of January 2019. [7] In a separate, almost completed investigation, Linick was reportedly looking into whether Pompeo had evaded Congressional limitations on arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates by declaring an emergency, even though none existed. [59], Overview of the dismissal of inspectors general of 2020, Corporation for National and Community Service, Inspector General of the Intelligence Community, Pandemic Response Accountability Committee, Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Oversight Subcommittee on Government Operations, "The internal watchdogs Trump has fired or replaced", "Trump has pushed out 5 inspectors general since April. [6][7] The cumulative firings were often described as a "purge"[8] or as a "war on watchdogs". and employees charged with identifying, auditing, and investigating fraud, waste, abuse, embezzlement and mismanagement of any kind within the executive department. [20] Presidentially appointed IGs can only be removed, or terminated, from their positions by the President of the United States, whereas designated inspectors general can be terminated by the agency head. Trump concluded that Atkinson was "not a big Trump fan". [52], Trump gave no specific official reason for the firings but defended them. While all of the federal offices of inspectors general operate separately from one another, they share information and some coordination through the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency. [5] Just after firing intelligence inspector general Michael Atkinson, Trump criticized Atkinson as having done a "terrible job" and that he "took a fake report and he brought it to Congress", in reference to the whistleblower complaint of the Trump–Ukraine scandal, which other testimony and evidence largely verified. [6], Howard "Skip" Elliot was named acting IG, while retaining his position as head of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), an agency within the Department of Transportation. After the removal announcement was made by Trump, the incumbent IG was put on leave for 30 days before formally leaving office. [5] In two other cases, questions were raised about whether the dismissals related to ongoing IG investigations into the conduct of the cabinet secretary in charge of that department. [27][28] Trump continued to insist that there were no shortages. As acting inspector general, Behm was a member of the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee. [4] In several cases the fired IGs had taken an action which Trump disliked, so that the dismissals were widely described as "retaliation". I have the absolute right,” Trump said about Michael Atkinson's firing, the intelligence community inspector general who flagged the Ukraine whistleblower complaint. Statement of Michael E. Horowitz, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Justice before the U.S. House of Representatives, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies concerning the “Management, Performance Challenges, and COVID Respons He also stated at a press conference that the report was just Grimm's "opinion", even after being informed that Grimm's report was based on a survey of 323 hospitals. Michael Atkinson, inspector general of the Intelligence Community. [42], In August 2020 Acting Inspector General Akard resigned after less than three months on the job. Further evidence of coordination between federal offices of inspectors general can be seen by the public through the offices' shared website,[26] and the use of shared training facilities and resources, such as the Inspector General Criminal Investigator Academy (IGCIA),[27] and their Inspector General Community Auditor Training Team (IGCATS),[28] which are hosted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC). [38] In light of such efforts and consequent record-breaking settlements, healthcare experts have begun to call for the transition from paper-based physician time logging and contract management to automated solutions. It is addressed to Stephen Akard, the acting inspector general, and his deputy Diana Shaw, and it is largely defensive of Henderson and Fisher while questioning the motives of the investigators. [8][9], The Inspector General Act of 1978[10] created 12 departmental inspectors general. [38][39] On May 22, the Houston Chronicle editorial board said that regarding Linick's dismissal, there is "growing concern it was engineered to derail ongoing investigations" into Pompeo. [40], In a private interview on June 3 with the House Foreign Affairs Committee and House Oversight Committee, Linick confirmed that prior to his dismissal, he had been investigating allegations of misuse of government resources" against Pompeo and his wife, and had request documents from Pompeo's executive secretary. O’Donnell will simultaneously be inspector general at the EPA and acting IG at the Pentagon until a permanent replacement is confirmed for the Defense Department. The US state department's inspector general, Steve Linick, has become the latest senior official to be fired by US President Donald Trump. [57] The South Florida Sun-Sentinel editorial board noted that "Before signing the $2.2 trillion pandemic relief package late last month, Trump prepared a document revealing, in effect, his contempt for the provision intended to guard against waste and theft — an oversight panel comprising several of the executive branch's inspectors general.... What is vital is that these government watchdogs have the confidence of the public and the Congress. One of the first responsibilities of the Air Force inspector general is to operate a credible complaints program that investigates personnel complaints: Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) allegations; congressional inquiries; and issues involving the Air Force mission. [15] In 2009, President Barack Obama dismissed Corporation for National and Community Service inspector general Gerald Walpin citing a lack of confidence in him. [11], The offices employ special agents (criminal investigators, often armed) and auditors. With approximately 1,600 employees, the HHS-OIG performs audits, investigations, and evaluations to recommend policy for decision-makers and the public. Some designated IG special agents, however, still have full law enforcement authority today by virtue of this continued deputation. Share Tweet Link. It's wrong." [2], Recently,[when?] The panel – led by Michael Horowitz, inspector general at the Justice Department, and Paul Martin, the inspector general at the National Aeronautics … Originally Published April 7, 2020 2:33 pm EDT. "[55] A few days later, the Des Moines Register editorial board challenged Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa to lead an inquiry into the firings, writing that Trump's dismissals of watchdog IGs "positions his administration for even less accountability. EPA Inspector General Hotline 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW (2431T) Washington, D.C. 20460 (888) 546-8740 (202) 566-2599 (fax) OIG_Hotline@epa.gov Learn more about our OIG Hotline. His administration explained that Reagan intended to hire his own selections. "[56], The Los Angeles Times editorial board said the president was signaling contempt for oversight of his domain, writing: "Trump's warped notion that the executive branch exists to loyally serve his interests makes it especially important that these watchdogs don't lose their bite.... Trump's disdain for the role of inspectors general is part of his larger insistence that all departments of government, including the Justice Department, show fealty to him above all". Michael Atkinson, inspector general for the intelligence community, arrives at the U.S. Capitol in Washington for closed-door questioning on Oct. 4, 2019. [42], Oversight division of a United States federal or state agency, This article is about investigative offices in the United States. 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[4], In 2020, Donald Trump dismissed or replaced five inspectors general within six weeks. [18] In theory the dismissal becomes effective 30 days after Congress is notified, but Trump placed Atkinson on administrative leave for the 30 days so that in effect the dismissal was immediate. Mr Trump said Mr Linick no … For information on how to subscribe, visit www.oig.ca.gov. "[58], The White House on May 26 addressed the dismissals by claiming that Trump was following the law, but gave no additional reasons on why Trump had dismissed them. Trump has described Atkinson as disloyal for his role in forwarding the whistleblower complaint which led to Trump's first impeachment. To a certain degree they are ombudsmen for their branch of service. The current inspector general of police is Dr. Benazir Ahmed, and his predecessor was Dr. Javed Patwary. A Pentagon official said Fine resigned voluntarily and was not pushed out. In April and May 2020, United States President Donald Trump dismissed the inspectors general (IGs) of five cabinet departments in the space of six weeks. In the United States, other than in the military departments, the first Office of Inspector General (OIG) was established by act of Congress in 1976 under the Department of Health and Human Services to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicare, Medicaid, and more than 100 other departmental programs. One example is from the Securities and Exchange Commission OIG. Inspector General, or an independent external auditor selected by the IG, to audit the agency financial statements. § 1315(b)(1) For your action is our final management alert, Management Alert — FPS Did Not Properly Designate DHS Employees Deployed to Protect Federal Properties under 40 U.S.C. Inspector General of the Intelligence Community Michael Atkinson was fired by President Donald Trump on Friday. 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Marshals Service. For questions concerning the … Intelligence Community Inspector General Michael Atkinson Late on Friday, April 3, Trump announced he would be firing Atkinson from his role as intelligence community watchdog. [2] With approximately 1,600 employees, the HHS-OIG performs audits, investigations, and evaluations to recommend policy for decision-makers and the public. [48] Elliot said that he would "defer to Deputy Inspector General Behm" on matters involving PHMSA, but made no commitment to "recusing himself from the 13 current investigations and 11 ongoing audits involving the Office of the Secretary. [52] Some expressed a desire for more information. Redaction Legend: 1 = Tax Return/Return Information . After Congress objected, Reagan rehired 5 of the fired inspector generals. Such offices are attached to many federal executive departments, independent federal agencies, as well as state and local governments. He intends to eventually return to his post in Turkmenistan. [3] In four of the cases the announcement was made late on a Friday night in a classic Friday news dump. In a statement Fine gave no reason for resigning but said inspectors general "are a vital component of our system of checks and balances, and I am grateful to have been part of that system. [36] He initially said his action could not have been retaliatory because he had not been aware of any of the investigations; however, he later acknowledged that he had provided written responses to one of the IG probes. Fine then resumed his role as principal deputy inspector general, a Senate-confirmed post. "[5] A few Republicans, including senators Chuck Grassley and Susan Collins, said the president needed to provide Congress with a more detailed justification than just "lost confidence". The PCSF is a nationwide, inter-agency partnership among the U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division, U.S. Attorney’s Offices, the FBI, and several federal Offices of Inspector General. The FEC OIG will contract and provide oversight to the FY 2019 and 2020 … Glenn Fine AP File Photo/Carolyn Kaster. Established by the Inspector General Act of 1978, the offices of inspectors general are responsible for identifying, auditing, and investigating fraud, waste, abuse, embezzlement and mismanagement of any kind within executive departments and agencies. INSPECTOR GENERAL December 2020 Monitoring Internal Investigations and the Employee Disciplinary Process of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Semiannual Report January – June 2020. HHS-OIG has targeted hospitals and healthcare systems for Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute violations pertaining to the management of physician compensation arrangements. [26], Trump had earlier criticized Grimm for signing off on an April 6 report saying that the nation's hospitals were suffering from severe shortages of personal protective equipment and testing supplies. [54], In a May 18 piece after the dismissal of Linick, the Boston Globe editorial board said that "Congress should use its purse strings and investigative power to curb the Trump administration's firing of federal watchdogs", adding "Trump is now purging the federal government of the independent inspectors general who hold the executive branch accountable for carrying out the duties of public service with integrity and for acting within the confines of the law. [26] Behm returned to his position as deputy inspector general. [18] For example, both the inspector general of the U.S. Department of Labor and the inspector general of the U.S. Agency for International Development are presidentially appointed. This report illustrates our oversight accomplishments and is a Did I hear the word 'inspector general'? In the United States, other than in the military departments, the first Office of Inspector General (OIG) was established by act of Congress in 1976[1] under the Department of Health and Human Services to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicare, Medicaid, and more than 100 other departmental programs. In a 2011 article by Matt Taibbi, SEC whistleblowers said that complaining to the SEC OIG was "well-known to be a career-killer. As of July 2014[update], there were 72 statutory IGs. [4], Barack Obama dismissed Corporation for National and Community Service inspector general Gerald Walpin citing a lack of confidence in him. After Congress objected, Reagan rehired 5 of those terminated. Trump won't provide it", "Pentagon deputy inspector general resigns, becomes latest watchdog to exit administration", "Trump replaces HHS watchdog who found 'severe shortages' at hospitals combating coronavirus", "White House to Replace HHS Inspector General", "Trump Says 'We're Not Getting Any Calls From Governors' About Shortages, Contrary To Reports", "Acting watchdog recuses himself from 2 Pompeo probes", "State Dept. Last Updated May 12, 2020 9:21 am EDT. [4] Walpin sued for reinstatement, but the courts ruled against him. [43] An internal email said that he was returning to the private sector, and that Deputy Inspector General Diana Shaw would become acting inspector general. [30], On Friday, May 15, at 10 p.m., the White House announced that State Department inspector general Steve Linick had been removed. [15] In 1989, George H. W. Bush requested the resignations of all the inspectors general upon assuming the presidency. [25] In addition to their inspector general members, the CIGIE includes non-inspector general representatives from the federal executive branch, such as executives from the Office of Management and Budget, the Office of Personnel Management, the Office of Government Ethics, the Office of Special Counsel, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. [12] The Inspector General Reform Act of 2008[13] (IGRA) amended the 1978 act[10] by increasing pay and various powers and creating the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE).[14][15]. But only inspectors general can serve on the committee, so that Fine was in effect fired from that role eight days after assuming it. Two permanent inspectors general were dismissed and three acting inspectors general were replaced. Mr. Glenn Fine represents all that is noble in taking on the hard work of keeping government honest and responsive. Senator Chuck Grassley responded that he would not allow two Trump nominees to be considered by the Senate until the dismissals are adequately explained. Since the post-9/11 enactment of the Homeland Security Act of 2002,[30] resulting in the amendment of the IG Act of 1978, Section 6e, most presidentially appointed IG special agents have had full law enforcement authority to carry firearms, make arrests, and execute search warrants. [48] Maloney, DeFazio, and Connolly wrote that Elliot had an "inherent conflict of interest" since he would simultaneously report to Chao in his capacity as PHMSA administrator while also being responsible for investigating and auditing Chao's office in his capacity as acting inspector general. [39], Inspectors general have also been criticized for being ineffective and persecuting whistleblowers rather than protecting them. Date: 2020.11.02 17:41:01-05'00' SUBJECT: Management Alert – FPS Did Not Properly Designate . A Message From the Inspector General I am pleased to present the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) semiannual report to the U.S. Congress covering the reporting period of October 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020. Evidence of the offices' return on investment to taxpayers can be seen through their semi-annual reports to Congress, most of which are available on each office's website.[29]. "[25], At 8 p.m. on Friday, May 1, it was announced that the White House would nominate a permanent inspector general to replace Christi Grimm, the acting inspector general of the Department of Health and Human Services. [15] After Congress objected to the lack of explanation, the Obama administration cited that Walpin had shown "troubling and inappropriate conduct", and pointed to an incident that year where Walpin was "disoriented" during a board meeting of the Corporation, which led to the board asking for Walpin's dismissal. [31] The White House said Trump had dismissed Linick at the request of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. A top Democrat in Congress described the move as “an outrageous act,” and said that the inspector general, Steve Linick, had opened an investigation into Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. The Air Force Inspector General Complaints Program was established to address the concerns of Air Force active duty, reserve, and Guard members, civilian employees, family members, and retirees, as well as the interest of the Air Force. [6][7] Around one month before Trump replaced Christi Grimm as acting health inspector general, he had called her report of shortages of medical supplies in American hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States as "wrong", "fake", and "her opinion", despite the report being based on a survey of 323 hospitals. Some inspectors general, the heads of the offices, are appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate. "[25] Former defense secretary James Mattis praised Fine, saying "It's regrettable seeing such a highly competent, non-partisan patriot and public servant leaving government service. Mr. Elliott replaced Mitch Behm, the deputy inspector general who had been leading the office since its longtime head, Calvin L. Scovel III, retired in January for health reasons. It is a threat to accountable democracy and a fissure in the constitutional balance of power. The 2002 amendment to the IG Act of 1978 made most deputation of presidentially appointed IG special agents unnecessary. [9][10], Inspectors general are oversight officials assigned to various agencies within the executive branch of the US federal government, such as cabinet departments. Inspector General," May 16, 2020 The TTH metric is measured from the job posting open date to the posting’s “filled-at” date. Electronic copies of reports published by the Office of the Inspector General are available free in portable document format (PDF) on our website. Prior to this time, most presidentially appointed IG and some designated IG special agents had the equivalent law enforcement authorities as a result of other statutes or annually required deputation by the U.S. [46] House Democrats opened an inquiry into whether Behm's dismissal was related to an ongoing IG investigation of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, evaluating claims that she had been giving preferential treatment to the state of Kentucky,[47] where her husband, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, was running for re-election. [52] Others defended the actions by pointing out that "It is the President's prerogative and within his authority to make decisions regarding the adequacy of performance and continued employment of the inspector general" and that the president has the right to "surround himself with people that he has confidence in". He also demanded to know the name and history of the IG who produced the report, saying it might have been influenced by politics. [37] In 2015, a fraud alert was issued to publicize the OIG's intent to further regulate such non-compliance. Inspector General V CUFFARI. The system updates were made from … The remaining inspectors general are designated by their respective agency heads,[19] such as the U.S. The State Department did not announce his appointment but confirmed it after it was reported. Inspectors General serve as watchdogs and are the strongest line of defense against government misconduct, wasteful spending, fraud, and other abuses of power. "[53] He incorrectly stated that: "I think every president has gotten rid of probably more than I have;[53] in fact, in the 16 years before Trump took office, only one IG had been fired by a previous president, although the report noted that some IGs may have resigned under threat of removal. INSPECTOR GENERAL May 2020 2019 Annual Report Summary of Reports and Status of Recommendations. Virginia Democratic Senator Mark Warner said in a … Promoted to Head of Audit in 2015, she has been serving as the Acting Inspector General since August 2020, after the departure of former Inspector General Mouhamadou Diagne. When asked if the dismissals were part of a pattern by the administration to avoid accountability, Trump replied, "I think we've been treated very unfairly by inspector generals. Within the United States Armed Forces, the position of inspector general is normally part of the personal staff serving a general or flag officer in a command position. An example of the role political affiliation plays in the selection of an inspector general, and the resulting pitfalls, can be seen in the 2001 Republican appointment (and resignation under fire) of Janet Rehnquist[22] (daughter of former Chief Justice of the United States, William Rehnquist) to the post of inspector general for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.[23]. Mohammed Abubakar Adamu Court appointed by president muhammadu buhari on January 15th, 2019 after he replaced Ibrahim Kpotun Idris of Niger State. [24], Seven weeks later, on May 26, Fine submitted his resignation as principal deputy inspector general, effective June 1. [49][50][51], Republicans were mostly silent, although Senator Mitt Romney said on Twitter, "The firings of multiple Inspectors General is unprecedented; doing so without good cause chills the independence essential to their purpose. [5] In a letter to the White House, House Foreign Affairs Committee chair Eliot L. Engel and Senate Foreign Relations Committee ranking member Robert Menendez wrote, "We unalterably oppose the politically-motivated firing of inspectors general and the President's gutting of these critical positions. ), according to multiple media reports. | Mark Wilson/Getty Images . [44] On August 31 Pompeo appointed Matthew Klimow, the U.S. ambassador to Turkmenistan, to serve as acting inspector general until the end of 2020. The Washington Post, "Trump ramps up retaliatory purge with firing of State Department inspector general," May 16, 2020. Inspectors General are oversight officials assigned to various agencies within the executive branch of the US federal government, such as cabinet departments. Tagliafierro also serves as the New York State Inspector General. After many years in the DoJ and DoD OIGs, I believe the time has come for me to step down and allow others to perform this vital role. For similar offices in all countries, see, Presidentially-appointed inspectors general, List of presidentially-appointed inspectors general, Designated federal entity inspectors general, Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute enforcement, Acting: August 2, 1999 – December 15, 2000, Acting: December 26, 1988 – August 1, 1990, Acting: January 18, 1988 – December 1, 1989, Acting: January 5, 1998 – October 21, 1998, Acting: January 4, 1997 – November 9, 1998, Acting: October 31, 2009 – October 15, 2010, Acting: September 13, 2004 – June 9, 2005, Acting: January 24, 2003 – December 26, 2003, On leave: February 23, 2009 – December 31, 2011, Acting: August 10, 2000 – December 15, 2000, Acting: March 20, 1993 – November 20, 1993, Acting: March 7, 2004 – November 29, 2004, Acting: November 15, 1983 – August 16, 1985, Acting: January 9, 2003 – January 10, 2004, Acting: September 12, 2012 – March 23, 2015, Acting: January 30, 2011 – December 17, 2012, Acting: February 19, 2016 – November 29, 2018, Acting: February 11, 2013 – August 11, 2013, Acting: March 30, 2018 – January 20, 2019, Acting: August 2, 1998 – February 7, 1999, Acting: November 13, 1994 – April 14, 1996, Acting: September 2017 – February 15, 2018, Acting: October 15, 1995 – March 31, 1996, Acting: January 14, 2001 – March 25, 2001, Acting: September 23, 1996 – March 21, 1997, Redacted version of the DoD Inspector General audit, obtained through the. [12], In 1981, Ronald Reagan fired 16 inspectors general when he became president, with his administration explaining that Reagan intended to hire his own people. Inspector General in September 2019. By NATASHA BERTRAND and ANDREW DESIDERIO. Postal Service inspector general. [13] The president may dismiss an inspector general, but is required to give Congress 30 days' notice and an explanation of the reason for removing them. The inspector general's office functions in two ways. [6][48] The "dual-hat" arrangement was criticized by the chairs of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and Oversight Subcommittee on Government Operations (Carolyn B. Maloney, Peter A. DeFazio, and Gerald E. Connolly, respectively). Each office includes an inspector general (or I.G.) 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