The watchdog
What is oversight?
Tools of the watchdog
Limitations on oversight
Congressional oversight
Government accountability office
The federal inspector general system at 35
State legislative oversight
State inspectors general
Other elected and appointed state officials: comptrollers, auditors and attorneys general
Local legislative oversight
Local auditors and inspectors general
Other elected and appointed local officials
The role of the press
The role of public interest and other
Conclusion.
The art of the watchdog : fighting fraud, waste, abuse, and corruption in government by Daniel L. Feldman. ISBN 9781438449296. Published by Excelsior Editions in 2013. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.