Administrative Allegations Against Inspectors General
Headline: Establishes Independent Committee to Investigate Inspectors General Allegations
What it does: Agencies must refer administrative allegations against Inspectors General and their staff to the Integrity Committee for review and potential investigation led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
- Creates an independent review process for allegations against Inspectors General.
- Allows investigations led by the FBI when no other agency has jurisdiction.
- Requires agency heads to certify investigation results and actions within 60 days.
Summary
This order creates an Integrity Committee to receive, review, and refer administrative allegations of wrongdoing involving Inspectors General and certain staff in Inspectors General offices. The Federal Bureau of Investigation official serving on the committee will serve as the chair.
When no other agency can handle an allegation, the Committee may direct the FBI to investigate. Agencies must report investigation results, and agency heads must certify actions taken, usually within sixty days.
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