“”There are 73 Federal offices of inspectors general,[2] a significant increase since the statutory creation of the initial 12 offices by the Inspector General Act of 1978.[3] The offices employ special agents (criminal investigators, often armed) and auditors. In addition, federal offices of inspectors general employ forensic auditors, or “audigators,” evaluators, inspectors, administrative investigators, and a variety of other specialists. Their activities include the detection and prevention of fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement of the government programs and operations within their parent organizations””
Doing a bang up job at the DETECTION and PREVENTION part, aren’t they? They get busy AFTER the deeds have been done and write up a report. AND if they’re lucky, get to participate in a congressional committee hearing and appear as the hero.
In several cases, Obama has refused to appoint an inspector general, such as over at State where one is sorely needed.