Michael E. Horowitz has been appointed as the Inspector General for the Federal Reserve Board’s Office of Inspector General (OIG), effective June 30, 2025. This office also serves the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) due to statutory requirements. The OIG is responsible for enhancing agency efficiency and effectiveness while preventing waste, fraud, and abuse.
Horowitz takes over from Mark Bialek, who retired in April after nearly 14 years in the role. Horowitz brings over 35 years of experience in law, public administration, and investigations. His most recent position was as inspector general for the Department of Justice since April 2012. During his tenure, he chaired a committee overseeing $5 trillion in pandemic relief spending and led the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency. He has also served on the U.S. Sentencing Commission.
Earlier in his career, Horowitz worked as an assistant U.S. attorney in New York’s Southern District, eventually leading its public corruption unit. He holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School and a B.A. from Brandeis University.
The Office of Inspector General was created by Congress to provide independent oversight for both the Board and CFPB under the Inspector General Act of 1978.
