Who watches the watchdogs? GAO finds agency that polices Inspectors General breaks its own rules

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has uncovered that the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) isn't holding itself to the same high standards it enforces on other federal agencies. This raises serious questions about accountability and transparency in government oversight. Historically, concerns have been raised about the independence of Inspectors General, and this new finding suggests that even the agency tasked with policing these inspectors isn't immune to rule-breaking. This situation underscores the broader issue of ensuring that all parts of the government adhere to the same rigorous standards of accountability.