EMPOWERED INSPECTOR'S GENERAL AND OVERSIGHT
The best defense against corruption isn’t secrecy — it’s oversight.
Inspectors General (IGs) are the public’s watchdogs inside government, tasked with rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse. But too often, they’re ignored, underfunded, or fired for doing their jobs too well. It’s time to give them real independence, authority, and protection.
THE PROBLEM
Many Inspectors General can be fired or replaced at will by the very officials they’re supposed to investigate.
Understaffed and underfunded offices limit the ability to audit major agencies effectively.
Reports are often buried or delayed, keeping the public in the dark about misconduct or misuse of funds.
When whistleblowers speak up, they risk retaliation and career destruction, discouraging others from doing the right thing.
Without strong oversight, even the best laws are just words on paper.
OUR PLAN - INDEPENDENCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR WATCHDOGS
We’ll give oversight offices the strength and security they need to protect the public’s money — and trust:
Statutory Independence — Make it illegal to remove an Inspector General without documented cause, congressional notice, and public explanation.
Guaranteed Funding Floor — Each IG office receives a protected percentage of its agency’s budget to prevent political retaliation through defunding.
Mandatory Public Reports — All IG audits, investigations, and findings published online within 30 days of completion, with summaries in plain English.
Interagency Oversight Council — Link all IG offices into a centralized network that shares data, red flags, and best practices across government.
Whistleblower Defense Office — Provide legal aid and career protection for federal employees who report wrongdoing.
Citizen Oversight Portal — Allow the public to submit verified complaints or tips directly to IG offices through a single secure online hub.
Independent Appointment Process — Create bipartisan, merit-based panels to nominate Inspectors General — not political insiders.
WHY IT MATTERS
Oversight isn’t about punishment — it’s about prevention.
Strong watchdogs save taxpayers billions, expose abuse, and make sure government works for all of us.
When Inspectors General can act freely, corruption loses its hiding place.
“You can’t have accountability if the watchdog’s on a leash.”