For decades, @ChuckGrassley has been a great defender of Inspectors General, whistleblowers, and government accountability. Grateful to him and @RepRickCrawford for bringing that commitment to intelligence oversight. The Intelligence Community Inspector General should not have weaker tools simply because the mission is more sensitive. Providing law enforcement authorities comparable to other cabinet-level watchdogs is common sense. The Intelligence Community Inspector General Parity Act closes a long-standing gap, strengthens accountability, and advances the national security of the United States.

I commend @RepRickCrawford and @ChuckGrassley for their strong leadership in advancing meaningful intelligence oversight. The Intelligence Community Inspector General Parity Act is historic. By providing the IC IG with law enforcement authorities comparable to other cabinet-level IGs, it will strengthen independent oversight and better equip my Office to protect accountability, integrity, and U.S. national security. The American people entrust the Intelligence Community with extraordinary authorities. That trust is not a blank check, it must be earned every day through uncompromising integrity, accountability, and fidelity to the rule of law.

“The War on Fraud” session at our annual IC IG Conference highlighted the need for interagency collaboration to combat fraud in intelligence programs and activities. Moderated by the @DefenseIntel Deputy Inspector General and featuring IGs from @OIGatHHS, @SBAOIG, @HUDOIG, and @EducationOIG, the panel emphasized our commitment to protecting taxpayer resources through a whole-of-government approach. Protected resources can be properly used for critical national security purposes, empowering our intelligence agencies to collect actionable intelligence, provide the President strategic decision advantage, and protect the American people.

Thank you to my fellow Inspectors General @DoW_IG Moring, @DHSOIG Cuffari, and @NRO_gov IG Edwards for joining the panel discussion at our annual conference last week. It was an honor to moderate a discussion on current priorities, emerging risks, and the critical role of strong, independent oversight across the Intelligence Community.

It was an honor to host this year’s conference themed “The Value of Oversight in a Complex National Security Environment.” Thank you to @DNIGabbard for the keynote address and to LTG Bredenkamp and the @NGA_GEOINT team for the warm welcome and outstanding event support. More than 500 people participated from IG offices across the community, highlighting the critical work oversight professionals perform to help ensure independent and effective oversight of intelligence activities and programs that keep our Nation safe.

IC OIG is hiring two Assistant Inspectors General • Investigations & Intake: usajobs.gov/job/862788400 • Strategy & Support: usajobs.gov/job/862784100 Apply now to lead an exceptional team advancing independent oversight and strengthening accountability across the Intelligence Community. Applications close 10 April.

IC OIG is accepting applications now for attorneys and investigators. 🔗Associate Counsel: usajobs.gov/job/856626400 🔗Investigator: usajobs.gov/job/856559400

From the Office of the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community, we wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

Congratulations to Platte Moring on his confirmation as Inspector General of @DoD_IG. I look forward to working with him through the Intelligence Community Inspectors General Forum to strengthen oversight, accountability, and integrity across the IC and the Department of War.

Fraud Awareness Week reminds us that protecting resources is protecting the mission. On Wednesday, IC OIG officers engaged the @ODNIgov workforce and mission partners to discuss how strong oversight and whistleblowers are critical to the integrity of the Intelligence Community. Learn more about fraud indicators from @TheACFE.

On Veterans Day, we honor the men and women whose service and sacrifice have secured our nation’s freedom. I salute my fellow veterans, especially those continuing to serve in the Office of the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community. 🇺🇸

Honored to be sworn in by @DNIGabbard as IC IG and thankful to @POTUS for entrusting me with this responsibility. Our mission is clear: independent oversight that strengthens accountability and trust across the IC and with the American people. 🇺🇸