GAO Inspector General Reports Nine Closed Investigations in Semiannual Report to Congress

The Government Accountability Office's Office of Inspector General (OIG) closed nine GAO-related investigations during the second half of fiscal year 2026, according to its Fall 2026 Semiannual Report to Congress, published Nov. 12, 2026.

The report covers the six-month period ending Sept. 30, 2026. During that time, the OIG said, it also opened seven new GAO-related investigations and processed 76 substantive hotline complaints. The office published three engagement reports, continued work on six engagements and started two new ones.

According to the GAO, the OIG independently reviews GAO programs and operations. It also investigates potential violations of law or policy involving GAO employees, contractors, programs and operations.

The OIG said it is taking steps to strengthen its independence. It is also seeking a budget floor similar to those of other inspectors general, which it said would ensure impactful oversight of GAO.

The report was submitted to the acting Comptroller General under Section 5 of the Government Accountability Office Act of 2008, the GAO said. The full report is 20 pages long. The OIG can be contacted at oig@gao.gov.

Source: U.S. Government Accountability Office.

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