Sens. Hassan, Grassley Urge President Trump to Swiftly Fill Critical Inspector General Vacancies to Help Root Out Waste, Fraud, Abuse
Senator
In the letter, the Senators emphasized the important role Inspectors General play in helping to root out waste, fraud, and abuse of federal funds. The Senators also expressed their concern with the fact that currently eight agencies are awaiting a presidentially nominated,
"Inspectors General provide a vital service to the American taxpayer by rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse of federal funds and providing agencies with recommendations on how to be better stewards of public funds," the Senators wrote. "In the absence of permanent leadership, IG offices are less able to fulfill their statutory mandate to promote economical, efficient, and effective administration and operation of the government."
"Instituting permanent leadership in IG offices is paramount to making any potential cost savings and oversight efforts a reality," the Senators concluded. "Toward that end, we respectfully request that you move expeditiously to nominate permanent IGs, and we stand ready to encourage our respective leadership to make IG confirmations a priority and will oppose efforts to needlessly delay the confirmation of qualified candidates."
See below for the full letter, or click here: https://www.hassan.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/2018-06-17%20Letter%20to%20DJT%20from%20Hassan%20+%20Grassley%20re%20IG%20Vacancies%20-%20SIGNED.pdf
President
Dear Mr. President:
We write to urge you to swiftly nominate qualified individuals to fill critical Inspector General (IG) vacancies. Inspectors General provide a vital service to the American taxpayer by rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse of federal funds and providing agencies with recommendations on how to be better stewards of public funds. In the absence of permanent leadership, IG offices are less able to fulfill their statutory mandate to promote economical, efficient, and effective administration and operation of the government.[1]
In a recent
Filling IG vacancies is an important step toward ensuring that taxpayer dollars are spent wisely. "IG offices are most effective when led by a permanent IG, rather than an acting official," according to the Project On Government Oversight.[2] "The vetting process helps instill confidence among
Ultimately, instituting permanent leadership in IG offices is paramount to making any potential cost savings and oversight efforts a reality. Toward that end, we respectfully request that you move expeditiously to nominate permanent IGs, and we stand ready to encourage our respective leadership to make IG confirmations a priority and will oppose efforts to needlessly delay the confirmation of qualified candidates.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter.
Sincerely,
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[1] https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-hassan-grassley-urge-president-trump-to-swiftly-fill-critical-inspector-general-vacancies-to-help-root-out-waste-fraud-and-abuse-#_ftn1
[2] https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-hassan-grassley-urge-president-trump-to-swiftly-fill-critical-inspector-general-vacancies-to-help-root-out-waste-fraud-and-abuse-#_ftn2
[3] https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-hassan-grassley-urge-president-trump-to-swiftly-fill-critical-inspector-general-vacancies-to-help-root-out-waste-fraud-and-abuse-#_ftn3
[4] https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-hassan-grassley-urge-president-trump-to-swiftly-fill-critical-inspector-general-vacancies-to-help-root-out-waste-fraud-and-abuse-#_ftn4
[5] https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-hassan-grassley-urge-president-trump-to-swiftly-fill-critical-inspector-general-vacancies-to-help-root-out-waste-fraud-and-abuse-#_ftn5
[6] https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-hassan-grassley-urge-president-trump-to-swiftly-fill-critical-inspector-general-vacancies-to-help-root-out-waste-fraud-and-abuse-#_ftn6
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