The Push to Grow the Capacity of Inspectors General: What Should Be Next for the Inspector General Community
Document Type
Response or Comment
Publication Date
Fall 2023
Journal
American University Administrative Law Review
Volume
75
Issue
4
Abstract
Congressional oversight is an integral part of America’s checks and balances, yet the Constitution does not explicitly confer on Congress its authority to oversee. Rather, the authority to review, monitor, supervise, and conduct investigations of programs, policies, and federal agencies comes from Congress’s authority to hold “[a]ll legislative powers" of government. Through this implied power, Congress enjoys the fruits of its investigative authority and protects civil liberties and individual rights by monitoring the Executive Branch to ensure that it complies with laws and the Constitution.
Recommended Citation
Gestiehr, Madison, "The Push to Grow the Capacity of Inspectors General: What Should Be Next for the Inspector General Community" (2023). Celebrating WCL Student Authors. 67.
https://digitalcommons.wcl.american.edu/stusch_lawrev/67