So what is an inspector general?
It is an office in many executive agencies - the Office of Inspector General - charged with " identifying, auditing, and investigating fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement within the parent agency." The position was established in the Inspector General Act of 1978, and after an initial 12 offices were created, positions were established in multiple agencies and departments.
Click here to link to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration. And here's ablurb from their site:
The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) was established under the IRS Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998 to provide independent oversight of IRS activities. TIGTA promotes the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of the internal revenue laws. It is also committed to the prevention and detection of fraud, waste, and abuse within the IRS and related entities.
