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Feb. 4, 2013

Remarks prepared for delivery by Special Inspector General John F. Sopko at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Washington, D.C.

It’s a real honor for me to be here today at CSIS. In many ways, this is a bit of a homecoming for me, having worked for over 15 years for Senator Sam Nunn, who is Chairman of CSIS’ Board of Trustees, as well as with John Hamre, who has been the tireless leader of CSIS since 2000.In many ways, those 15 years working with Senator Nunn helped prepare

Jan. 10, 2013

Remarks prepared for delivery by Special Inspector General John F. Sopko at the Stimson Center, Washington, D.C.

Thank you, Ellen, for that generous introduction.I'm honored to be here today at the Stimson Center – an institution named for and inspired by a man who helped guide the nation through some of the most difficult challenges it has ever faced, and an organization that I remember calling upon for guidance and assistance on many occasions when I was

Dec. 14, 2012

SIGAR Announces Appointment of New Assistant Inspector General for Investigations and New Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Investigations

ARLINGTON, Va. – Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction John F. Sopko today announced the selection of veteran federal investigator Douglas J. Domin as Assistant Inspector General for Investigations. Mr.  Sopko also announced the appointment of Sharon E. Woods as Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Investigations.“Mr. Domin and

Nov. 27, 2012

Remarks of New Inspector General John F. Sopko to SIGAR Staff

It is a pleasure and an honor to be appointed Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction by President Obama. And it's especially an honor to be able to work with all of you on this important mission - probably the most important mission in the U.S. government today, as we begin to transition security from U.S. and I.S.A.F. forces to

Oct. 17, 2012

SIGAR Audit and Investigative Teams Win CIGIE Awards for Excellence

SIGAR Audit and Investigative Teams Win CIGIE Awards for ExcellenceWashington, D.C. - Audit and investigative teams of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) were recognized on Tuesday for outstanding achievements at the 15th Annual Inspector General Community awards ceremony.The awards were presented by the Council of