Governor Meyer Nominates Veteran Oversight Leader as Inspector General

State of DE - Governor Matt Meyer made history this week by nominating Robert P. Storch to serve as Delaware's first-ever Inspector General. If confirmed, Storch will lead the newly created Office of the Inspector General, a watchdog agency designed to keep the state government honest and accountable.

The announcement marks a significant moment for Delaware residents who have long waited for independent oversight of their state institutions.

"For far too long, Delaware's institutions have lacked the independent oversight that Delawareans deserve," Governor Meyer said. "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."

Storch brings decades of high-level federal experience to the role. He most recently served as the Senate-confirmed Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Defense, one of the largest and most complex agencies in the federal government. There, he oversaw a global team of more than 1,800 professionals responsible for independent, nonpartisan oversight.

His work extended well beyond Washington. Storch served as the Congressionally designated Special Inspector General overseeing U.S. assistance to Ukraine. He also served as Lead Inspector General for major military operations in Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan.

Before his time at the Pentagon, Storch made history at another major federal agency. He was the first Senate-confirmed Inspector General of the National Security Agency, where he worked to advance transparency and strengthen protections for whistleblowers.

His career spans more than three decades in public service. He has held senior roles at the U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General and worked as a federal prosecutor handling cases involving public corruption and national security.

Attorney General Kathy Jennings voiced strong support for the nomination.

"Integrity and accountability should be the standard at every level of government," Jennings said. "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."

When Storch is not overseeing government agencies, he is in the classroom. He currently teaches at Columbia Law School, where he leads a seminar called "Combating Corruption and Strengthening Government." The course examines the role of Inspectors General and other oversight tools across government.

The Office of the Inspector General was established in 2025 following the passage of bipartisan legislation. The office is designed to serve as an independent, nonpartisan watchdog with the power to investigate fraud, waste, abuse, and corruption within the Delaware state government.

For everyday Delawareans, the office represents a new layer of protection. Taxpayer dollars will face greater scrutiny, and state agencies will be held to a higher standard of transparency.

The nomination now moves forward in the confirmation process. If approved, Storch will step into a role that many believe is long overdue and one that could reshape how Delaware residents experience and trust their government for years to come.