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Read. Follow. Verify.Reviewing the Role of Federal Inspectors General
Record date · January 1, 2020
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What This Bill Does
This hearing reviewed the performance and 10-year history of the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE). The committee examined how federal watchdogs identify waste, fraud, and abuse to improve government operations and save taxpayer money.
Federal Inspectors General are responsible for auditing agency performance and investigating misconduct, with the committee noting that these offices identified $32.7 billion in potential federal savings in fiscal year 2017.
Who It Affects
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Federal Agencies
Federal agencies are subject to audits, investigations, and oversight by Inspectors General to ensure compliance and efficiency.
Taxpayers
Taxpayers are affected by the potential savings and improved service delivery resulting from Inspector General oversight activities.
Key Facts
- The Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) was reviewed for its 10-year anniversary.
- In Fiscal Year 2017, Inspectors General identified $32.7 billion in potential federal savings.
- Inspectors General released nearly 4,000 reports in Fiscal Year 2017.
- Investigations by Inspectors General resulted in $21.9 billion recovered from settlements and civil judgments in Fiscal Year 2017.
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- There were nearly 22,000 investigations conducted by Inspectors General in Fiscal Year 2017.
- The committee stated that for every dollar invested in Inspector General offices, there is an estimated $22 return.
- Inspectors General operate as independent watchdogs across both executive and legislative branches.
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Return on Investment for Oversight
The committee explicitly cited a $22 return for every $1 invested in Inspector General offices, framing oversight as a revenue-generating activity.
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