April G. Stephenson was named Principal Deputy Inspector General and Acting Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Energy effective January 1, 2017. As the Acting Inspector General, she is responsible for a nationwide, independent program of audits, inspections, and law enforcement efforts related to the Department of Energy’s programs and operations.
John Dupuy was appointed as Deputy Inspector General for Investigations in November 2016. Mr. Dupuy is responsible for investigations of the Department’s programs and operations. Mr. Dupuy has been part of the Office of Inspector General (OIG) community since 1991, and has served in a variety of leadership positions throughout his career in both, the field and Headquarters. Mr. Dupuy comes to us from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) OIG, with prior experience at the Department of the Interior and Department of Housing and Urban Development’s OIG.
Deputy Inspector General for Audits and Inspections
Michelle Anderson was appointed as the Deputy Inspector General for Audits and Inspections in November 2016. Ms. Anderson has over 20 years of experience completing Federal performance and financial audits and compliance oversight activities. Her career experiences include numerous high profile and complex projects that have attracted interest from Congress and various Departments.
Virginia Grebasch was appointed Counsel to the Inspector General in August, 2012. She provides comprehensive legal advice to the Inspector General and senior leadership, serves as the Whistleblower Ombudsman, and serves as the primary liaison to Congressional staff.
Assistant Inspector General for Audits and Administration
Sarah B. Nelson was appointed Assistant Inspector General for Audits and Administration in November 2015. She directs the planning, execution, and reporting for all Central Region, Technology and Financial audits. Ms. Nelson began her Federal career in 2004 with the Department of Energy, Office of Inspector General. She worked as an information technology auditor for the Technology Audit Group in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and later as a Technical Monitor for the Eastern and Technology Division at Headquarters.
Assistant Inspector General for Management and Administration
Tara A. Porter was appointed the Assistant Inspector General for Management and Administration in March 2014. She originally joined the Office of Inspector General in August 2010 as manager within the Office of Investigations.