Senate confirms first inspector general for Pentagon in 7 years
A growing chorus of Republicans have criticized U.S. military assistance for Ukraine, and many are calling for more oversight.
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A growing chorus of Republicans have criticized U.S. military assistance for Ukraine, and many are calling for more oversight.
There will be a full-time independent watchdog at the Defense Department for the first time in years to oversee audits and investigate potential fiscal abuses.
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Robert P. Storch to serve as inspector general in the Defense Department. The 92-3 vote made him the first non-acting Pentagon IG since Obama-appointee Jon Rymer stepped down in January 2016.
It’s been almost 7 years since a Senate-confirmed nominee held the Pentagon’s top oversight role — the longest gap in DoD history.
IGs perform a critical role in holding powerful officials and government agencies accountable, and the Senate should confirm a Defense IG when it return...