U.S. government position
Inspector General of the Intelligence Community | |
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Seal of the ICIG | |
Incumbent Thomas Monheim since October 4, 2021 | |
United States Intelligence Community | |
Reports to | Director of National Intelligence |
Appointer | President with Senate advice and consent |
Term length | No fixed term |
Constituting instrument | 50 U.S.C. § 3033 |
Formation | October 7, 2010 |
First holder | Charles McCullough |
Website | www |
The inspector general of the Intelligence Community (ICIG) is an official of the United States Intelligence Community charged with investigating agencies of the Intelligence Community.
The 2010 Intelligence Authorization Act formally established the Office of the Inspector General of the United States Intelligence Community within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
In accordance with 50 U.S.C. § 3033, the Intelligence Community Inspector General conducts independent and objective audits, investigations, inspections, and reviews to promote economy, efficiency, effectiveness, and integration across the Intelligence Community.
On May 10, 2021, President Joe Biden nominated Thomas Monheim, the Acting Inspector General, to serve as the inspector general. On September 30, 2021, Monheim was confirmed by the US Senate.
Inspectors general
No. | Image | Name | Start | End | Duration | President(s) | |
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1 | Charles McCullough | November 2011 | March 2017 | ~5 years | Barack Obama | ||
2 | Michael Atkinson | May 17, 2018 | April 3, 2020 | 1 year, 322 days | Donald Trump | ||
3 | Thomas Monheim | April 3, 2020 | Incumbent | 4 years, 261 days | Joe Biden |
References
- "PN564 — Thomas Andrew Monheim — Office of the Director of National Intelligence". congress.gov. September 30, 2021.