inspector general
noun
: a person who heads an inspectorate or a system of inspection (as of an army)
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However, the evaluation is focused specifically on what's known as the six-phase Joint Targeting Cycle and not on the legality of the strikes, the inspector general's office said.
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CBS News, 4 June 2026
The inspector general made nine recommendations, ranging from environmental health and safety standards to proper handling of use-of-force incidents and maintaining food service standards.
—Laura Strickler, NBC news, 3 June 2026
Sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 3 at 9:30 a.m.
U.S. Attorney Kelly O. Hayes and Eduardo Santos of the USAID’ inspector general’s office announced the plea.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 3 June 2026
Multiple candidates, including Qualls, criticized legislation passed this year creating an office of inspector general to address fraud in Minnesota.
—Jake Przytarski, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
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CBS News, 4 June 2026
The inspector general made nine recommendations, ranging from environmental health and safety standards to proper handling of use-of-force incidents and maintaining food service standards.
—Laura Strickler, NBC news, 3 June 2026
Sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 3 at 9:30 a.m.
U.S. Attorney Kelly O. Hayes and Eduardo Santos of the USAID’ inspector general’s office announced the plea.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 3 June 2026
Multiple candidates, including Qualls, criticized legislation passed this year creating an office of inspector general to address fraud in Minnesota.
—Jake Przytarski, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
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“Inspector general.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inspector%20general. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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