Inspector General

Brett M. Baker

Dr. Brett Baker was appointed as the Inspector General of the National Archives and Records Administration in 2021. He is responsible for independent oversight of NARA's programs and operations. He previously served as the Assistant Inspector General for Audit (AIGA) at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Office of Inspector General (OIG). He also worked as the Deputy Inspector General for Audit for the Department of Defense OIG, AIGA at the National Science Foundation OIG, AIGA at the Department of Commerce OIG, and the Director for Internal Review at the Defense Finance and Accounting Service. He began his audit career at the Department of Education OIG. Dr. Baker is also a veteran of the U.S. Army. Dr. Baker earned a doctorate in Information Technology and Systems Management from the University of Maryland University College. He holds a master’s degree in information systems management from Central Michigan University, a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Northern Iowa, and a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Iowa State University. Dr. Baker is also a recipient of a Presidential Rank Award (Meritorious Executive).