Inspectors general
CLEP American Government, Chapter 14 Inspectors general Some failures become visible only to people who can see an agency's records and routines. An inflated contract invoice, a concealed safety report, or retaliation against an employee may never appear in a budget table. Inspectors general are statutory watchdogs that conduct audits, investigations, and evaluations concerning waste, […]
Judicial review of agencies
CLEP American Government, Chapter 14 Judicial review of agencies Courts provide a different form of accountability. In a proper case, judicial review of agencies asks whether an agency acted within delegated authority, followed required procedure, used the correct legal rule, respected constitutional limits, and adequately explained its decision. Review is not a general invitation for […]
