Delaware’s first inspector general nominated

Gov. Matt Meyer announced the nomination of Robert P. Storch to serve as Delaware’s first inspector general. 

“For far too long, Delaware’s institutions have lacked the independent oversight that Delawareans deserve,” Meyer said in a press release April 20. “With a seasoned leader like Robert Storch at the helm, I am confident that the new Office of the Inspector General will ensure that the actions taken at all levels of government are transparent and accountable to the people of Delaware.” 

Storch recently served as the Senate-confirmed inspector general of the U.S. Department of Defense, where he led a global workforce of more than 1,800 professionals conducting nonpartisan oversight of the department’s programs and personnel. In that role, he oversaw U.S. assistance to Ukraine as the congressionally designated special inspector general and served as lead inspector general for major contingency operations in Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan.  

He previously served as the first Senate-confirmed inspector general of the National Security Agency and held senior leadership roles at the U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General, following a distinguished career as a federal prosecutor handling complex public corruption and national security matters. 

Storch is currently serving as a lecturer in law at Columbia Law School, teaching a seminar titled "Combating Corruption and Strengthening Government," which examines the work of inspectors general and other oversight mechanisms. 

Delaware’s Office of the Inspector General was established in 2025 through legislation to strengthen accountability and transparency across Delaware state government. The office serves as an independent, nonpartisan watchdog responsible for investigating fraud, waste, abuse and corruption, officials said, marking a significant step in enhancing public trust and ensuring the responsible stewardship of taxpayer resources.