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Years after a child was killed by a poorly-maintained wall in Lassen Volcanic National Park, the Department of the Interior Inspector General is investigating allegations of a cover-up by government officials. (iStock)

Interior IG launches probe of alleged cover-up in child death case

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Despite the important role played by the IGs, it often takes years to fill a vacant IG position. (iStock Photo)
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Congress should act to fill government watchdog positions faster

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A con artist fooled more than 100 Drug Enforcement Administration employees into investing in a Ponzi scheme for almost two decades. (iStock Photo)

DEA agents fooled for 20 years by Ponzi schemer paid with taxpayer funds

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Retaliation complaints have followed Todd Zinser throughout much of his career. As inspector general for the Department of Commerce, it is his job to protect whistleblowers and root out misconduct. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Few fixes available for problem IGs

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Whistleblower Terrance Peterson tried to report wrongdoing to the Veterans Affairs IG-- and faced retaliation from administrators. (Courtesy photo)
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Bad things happen to whistleblowers when watchdogs become attack dogs

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Mary Kendall does not hide her desire to be the Department of Interior's permanent inspector general. She has held the job on an interim basis since 2009. (Getty images)

Temporary IGs subject to agency manipulators covering up waste

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Harold Geisel spent 25 years in State Department management, eventually reaching the rank of ambassador, before becoming acting inspector general in 2008. (Getty images)

IGs form front line of war on waste and fraud, but weak links remain

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HUD fires almost no one, not because its workers are stellar

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IRS gave out $1 billion in fraudulent refunds for prisoners

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Four Environmental Protection Agency employees have been on paid administrative leave for more than a year. (iStock Photo)

Legions of federal workers on paid leave for months

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