The U.S. Agency for International Development’s Office of the Inspector General vowed Thursday to collaborate with stakeholders to ensure its credibility after a media report stated the office removed important details from audit reports before making them public.
In a statement, the office said it “takes matters pertaining to its independence and credibility very seriously” and assured they will work with other government agency watchdogs and members of the U.S. Congress “to ensure that we address any concerns regarding our office.”
“The Office of Inspector General remains committed to providing independent oversight that promotes the efficiency, effectiveness, and integrity of foreign assistance programs and operations,” the office said in the statement.
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Jeff is a former global development reporter for Devex. Based in Washington, D.C., he covers multilateral affairs, U.S. aid, and international development trends. He has worked with human rights organizations in both Senegal and the U.S., and prior to joining Devex worked as a production assistant at National Public Radio. He holds a master's degree in journalism from Columbia University and a bachelor’s degree in international relations and French from the University of Rochester.
