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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>This article covers the Limits of Inspector General enforcement authority. </strong>Federal inspectors general are meant to be independent watchdogs. They are also employees of the very agencies they audit, with the power to investigate and recommend, but with federal oversight limitations</p>



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