inspector general

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

Example Sentences

In a report released last year, the agency’s inspector general found that the last-minute fight caused “delay, confusion, and significant changes” to the assessment.

From Science Magazine

Bromwich, who was formerly a federal prosecutor and the inspector general at the Justice Department, said the second Trump term will “test the mettle” of prosecutors and judges.

From Los Angeles Times

In a statement on Monday, the police said they were investigating the matter and urged people to refrain from using the inspector general of police’s name “to intimidate others”.

From BBC

Department officials disputed many of the findings, while adding that they had already corrected some of the problems reported by the inspector general, or were in the process of doing so.

From Los Angeles Times

A Justice Department inspector general’s report, by contrast, found the FBI had sufficient justification to open the inquiry, despite its flawed process.

From Los Angeles Times