Inspector General
Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency
CIGIE
62/100
Summary
CIGIE is the umbrella council for the 70+ federal Inspectors General who audit and investigate waste, fraud, and abuse within their home agencies. The 2022 IG Empowerment Act strengthened protections against removal without cause, requiring the president to give Congress 30 days' notice with reasons.
Independence Scorecard
62/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Mixed (multi-branch) |
|---|---|
| Term length | Not specified |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended by the IG Reform Act of 2008 and IG Empowerment Act of 2022
- Citation
- 5 U.S.C. §§ 401-424 (formerly 5 U.S.C. app.)
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Federal departments, agencies, and designated federal entities (DFEs). Each agency-level IG has jurisdiction over that agency.