Americans' trust in our government institutions is near all-time lows.
Some of the cynicism — and criticism — stems from more than a decade of hyperpolarization. But much of the distrust is due to high-profile government scandals, such as the initial failure of the Healthcare.gov website, insufficient care at Veterans Affairs hospitals, and the General Services Administration's over-the-top Las Vegas conference.
Stepping in with growing force are inspectors general at government agencies, who have become instrumental in providing the oversight needed to restore trust in our institutions.
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