Definition of inspector general
: a person who heads an inspectorate or a system of inspection (as of an army)
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The inspector general estimated that the government spent nearly $1.2 million on Price's travel during his seven months in office.
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The inspector general said insurers stood to benefit financially from this because higher costs can justify increased Medicaid rates in the future.
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The inspector general was responding to a request from members of the House Transportation Committee, which followed a confused evacuation of an American Airlines jet in Chicago after an engine fire.
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At that point, the inspector general decided to review the work of all employees who processed license applications and renewals.
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At that point, the inspector general decided to review the work of all employees who processed license applications and renewals.
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The inspector general acknowledged that despite political bias and inappropriate behavior on the part of the FBI agents, the texts did not have a direct impact on any department investigation.
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The inspector general offered five recommendations, including eliminating the use of group accounts that allow multiple workers access and conducting more rigorous background checks on certain employees.
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Blumenthal pressed Thursday for the inspector general to complete its investigation.
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Definition of inspector general for English Language Learners
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: a person who is in charge of a group of inspectors or a system of inspection
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