Gov. Matt Meyer’s nomination of Rob Storch as the state’s first inspector general is an excellent choice. Rob was a highly respected and experienced member of the federal accountability community, where I served for 45 years. Rob will bring independence, objectivity and integrity to the office, and lead its work with professionalism. He will be willing to ask difficult questions and provide explicit answers to the public on the effectiveness and efficiency of the state’s management of taxpayer’s dollars. A quick confirmation for Rob and the provision of adequate resources will be key to the success of the OIG.
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