The IIA Issues Statement on the Termination of Inspectors General

LAKE MARY, Fla., Jan. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The IIA releases the following statement regarding the termination of federal Inspectors General:

"The president's recent terminations of multiple federal Inspectors General raise concerns about maintaining the independent oversight critical to government accountability. Inspectors General perform essential work for American taxpayers, ensuring transparency and integrity in government operations. Their roles must remain nonpartisan and independent.

While the president has the authority to remove Inspectors General, we urge adherence to the established legal processes to preserve public trust. The IIA strongly supports protecting the independence and effectiveness of oversight functions to safeguard against fraud, waste, or mismanagement."

About The Institute of Internal Auditors

The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA) is an international professional association that serves more than 260,000 global members and has awarded more than 200,000 Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certifications worldwide. Established in 1941, The IIA is recognized throughout the world as the internal audit profession's leader in standards, certifications, education, research, and technical guidance. For more information, visittheiia.org.

SOURCE The Institute of Internal Auditors