IGs should focus on agency capabilities, program outcomes




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Summary: Federal inspectors general work to keep agencies honest. But they might be focusing too much on narrow issues of compliance. IGs could be more effective with a greater focus on agency capabilities and program outcomes. That's among the findings of a detailed study of inspectors general conducted by the Partnership for Public Service and Grant Thornton. Mallory Barg Bulman, vice president for research and education at the Partnership for Public Service, shares the details on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.