President Trump fired 17 inspectors general across federal agencies. Here's what an inspector general does and who they work ...

And former President Joe Biden fired the inspector general of the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board last year ... Inspector General may be removed from office by the President,” the Congressional ...

The inspectors general for at least 17 agencies were terminated in late January, with one such official receiving a letter ...

It’s not immediately clear whether the firings are legal, as the Trump administration is required to give a 30-day notice.

President Trump fired multiple inspectors general without the required 30-day notice, prompting bipartisan concern about accountability and oversight in government.