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

In its complaint this week, the Campaign Legal Center asked the Justice Department’s acting inspector general to launch an investigation.

From Salon

“It’s part of government to have people look at you—inspectors general—and check that what you’re doing is completely on the up and up.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Powell previously requested a formal review of the renovation by the Fed’s inspector general.

From Barron's

Some investigations, the inspector general’s office wrote, did not include “a thorough description of physical and testimonial evidence,” and investigators “did not appear to interview all potential involved persons” in some cases.

From Los Angeles Times

It said, in a response included in the inspector general’s report, it will keep pursuing efforts to inventory existing facilities and determine modifications needed.

From The Wall Street Journal