Office of Inspector General

William Desarno has served as NCUA’s Inspector General since 2005. Mr. DeSarno began his NCUA career in 1997 as assistant inspector general for audits and he was named deputy inspector general in 2001. Mr. DeSarno distinguished himself by establishing OIG’s first strategic plan and has been involved in all aspects of that office, including planning, budget, staffing and structure. He has extensive working experience within NCUA’s Inspector General’s Office and also has a clear understanding and working knowledge of NCUA’s operation and mission.

Prior to NCUA, Mr. DeSarno served seven years with the Treasury Department’s OIG and 18 years with the General Accounting Office (GAO). He has over 14 years management experience in an OIG office and over 20 years experience supervising auditors. His government career began with the Army, where he served in Vietnam, and in total his government career spans over 41 years.

Mr. DeSarno holds a B.A. in accounting from the University of Scranton and a M.B.A. from George Washington University. He is a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors and is a “Certified Inspector General” by the Association of Inspectors General.