This is the first oversight hearing in 7 years on the Inspector General Act of 1978. The executive branch has 61 Inspectors General. They are a valuable tool in making the rest of the Federal Government accountable, but they themselves must also be accountable. Witnesses: IGs & former IGs. Also: Institute of Public Admin.; Public Policy Program, the PEW Charitable Trusts; & William Esposito, chairman, President's Council on Integrity & Efficiency Integrity Committee & Criminal Investigative Div., FBI.