inspector general
noun
: a person who heads an inspectorate or a system of inspection (as of an army)
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The inspector general’s audit and the resulting lawsuit are the latest controversy involving Landa.
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Eli Cahan, ProPublica, 23 Mar. 2026
The use of off-duty firefighters at the convention was the subject of an investigation by the city's inspector general.
—Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026
In our view, Bolton deserves all the exposure the inspector general can possibly give him.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
In response to the inspector general's findings, Aguto said there is no indication classified information was compromised.
—Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
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Eli Cahan, ProPublica, 23 Mar. 2026
The use of off-duty firefighters at the convention was the subject of an investigation by the city's inspector general.
—Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026
In our view, Bolton deserves all the exposure the inspector general can possibly give him.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
In response to the inspector general's findings, Aguto said there is no indication classified information was compromised.
—Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
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“Inspector general.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inspector%20general. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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