Gov Meyer Nominates Robert Storch as DE’s First Inspector General

April 20, 2026/Mari Lou

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Governor Matt Meyer has nominated Robert Storch as the first Inspector General for Delaware. Storch most recently served as the Senate-confirmed Inspector General of the US Department of Defense, where he oversaw US assistance to Ukraine. He also served as Lead Inspector General for major contingency operations in Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan.

The Office of Inspector General was established in 2025 following passage of Senate Bill 4 to strengthen accountability and transparency across Delaware state government.  Storch’s nomination must still be confirmed by the State Senate.

Additional information from Gov. Meyer:

“For far too long, Delaware’s institutions have lacked the independent oversight that Delawareans deserve,” said Governor Matt Meyer. “With a seasoned leader like Robert Storch at the helm, I am confident that the new Office of the Inspector General will ensure that the actions taken at all levels of government are transparent and accountable to the people of Delaware.” 
 
“Integrity and accountability should be the standard at every level of government,” said Attorney General Kathy Jennings. “Delaware established the Office of the Inspector General to reinforce those standards and to uphold the public trust. Robert Storch’s distinguished record of public service will serve him well as Delaware’s inaugural Inspector General. I look forward to working with him.” 
 
Storch most recently served as the Senate-confirmed Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Defense, where he led a global workforce of more than 1,800 professionals conducting nonpartisan oversight of the Department’s programs and personnel. In that role, he oversaw U.S. assistance to Ukraine as the Congressionally designated Special Inspector General and served as Lead Inspector General for major contingency operations in Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan.  
He previously served as the first Senate-confirmed Inspector General of the National Security Agency and held senior leadership roles at the U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General, following a distinguished career as a federal prosecutor handling complex public corruption and national security matters. 
 
Storch is currently serving as a Lecturer in Law at Columbia Law School, teaching a seminar titled “Combating Corruption and Strengthening Government,” which examines the work of Inspectors General and other oversight mechanisms. 
 
The Office of the Inspector General was established in 2025 following the passage of bipartisan legislation to strengthen accountability and transparency across Delaware state government. The office serves as an independent, nonpartisan watchdog responsible for investigating fraud, waste, abuse, and corruption, marking a significant step in enhancing public trust and ensuring the responsible stewardship of taxpayer resources. 
 
ABOUT THE NOMINEE 
Robert P. Storch is a seasoned leader in federal oversight and national security, most recently serving as the Senate-confirmed Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Defense. In that role, he led a global workforce of more than 1,800 professionals conducting independent, nonpartisan oversight of the Department’s programs and personnel, ensuring accountability across one of the federal government’s largest and most complex agencies. He testified regularly before Congress and worked closely with senior civilian and military leadership, while also serving as the Congressionally designated Special Inspector General overseeing U.S. assistance to Ukraine and as Lead Inspector General for major contingency operations in Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan. Previously, Storch served as the first Senate-confirmed Inspector General of the National Security Agency, where he advanced transparency initiatives and strengthened whistleblower protections. Over a distinguished career spanning more than three decades, he has held senior leadership roles at the Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General and served as a federal prosecutor handling complex public corruption and national security matters, building a reputation for integrity, independence, and rigorous oversight. 
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