U.S. Inspectors General: Truth Tellers in Turbulent Times

Inspectors general are independent of the agencies they monitor and report to the executive and legislative branches of government, providing a comprehensive examination of their work and interaction with stakeholders. Their new book offers insights into the strategic environment in which they operate and is based on case studies, surveys, and public documents.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2019
Publisher: Brookings Institution

Inspectors general (IGs) are crucial figures in the federal government, and their work often garners significant public attention when they uncover significant wrongdoing or mismanagement that makes headlines. This book by two experts in public policy offers a comprehensive and up-to-date examination of how IGs have operated over the past four decades since Congress established their offices to investigate waste, fraud, and mismanagement at federal agencies and promote efficiency and effectiveness in government programs. What sets IGs apart from other federal officials is their independence from the agencies they monitor. They are expected to be non-partisan and carry out their work without regard to partisan interests. The authors of U.S. Inspectors General: Truth Tellers in Turbulent Times emphasize the "strategic environment" in which IGs work and interact with a variety of stakeholders, both inside and outside the government. Their new book is based on in-depth case studies, a survey of IGs, and a review of public documents related to the work of IGs. It will be of interest to scholars and students of public policy and public management, journalists, and ordinary citizens interested in how the government works (or doesn't work) on their behalf.

Inspectors general (IGs) are independent federal officials who report to both executive officials and congressional representatives. Their work is critical in keeping the government honest, efficient, and effective. IGs are expected to be non-partisan and carry out their work without regard to partisan interests.

One key factor in their independence is that they are independent of the agencies they monitor. This allows them to investigate waste, fraud, and mismanagement without fear of retaliation or interference from the agencies they are monitoring.

The authors of U.S. Inspectors General: Truth Tellers in Turbulent Times emphasize the "strategic environment" in which IGs work and interact with a variety of stakeholders, inside and outside the government. Their new book is based on in-depth case studies, a survey of IGs, and a review of public documents related to the work of IGs.

The book will be of interest to scholars and students of public policy and public management, journalists, and ordinary citizens interested in how the government works (or doesn't work) on their behalf.

Inspectors general (IGs) are independent federal officials who report to both executive officials and congressional representatives. Their work is critical in keeping the government honest, efficient, and effective. IGs are expected to be non-partisan and carry out their work without regard to partisan interests.

One key factor in their independence is that they are independent of the agencies they monitor. This allows them to investigate waste, fraud, and mismanagement without fear of retaliation or interference from the agencies they are monitoring.

The authors of U.S. Inspectors General: Truth Tellers in Turbulent Times emphasize the "strategic environment" in which IGs work and interact with a variety of stakeholders, inside and outside the government. Their new book is based on in-depth case studies, a survey of IGs, and a review of public documents related to the work of IGs.

The book will be of interest to scholars and students of public policy and public management, journalists, and ordinary citizens interested in how the government works (or doesn't work) on their behalf.

Weight: 470g
Dimension: 154 x 228 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780815737773