inspector general

British  

noun

1. the head of an inspectorate or inspection system; an officer with wide investigative powers

2. a staff officer of the military, air, or naval service with the responsibility of conducting inspections and investigations

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Example Sentences

If the complaint is deemed credible and raises an “urgent concern,” the inspector general then has seven days to share it with lawmakers.

From Salon

The Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general said the agency has systematically obstructed its work.

From The Wall Street Journal

The subpoenas seek records from the district’s inspector general and the former Foundation for New Education Initiatives, according to a source familiar with the case.

From Los Angeles Times

The inspector general’s investigation was earlier reported by the New York Post.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many audits by the department’s inspector general are paused.

From The Wall Street Journal