Michael J. Missal
Inspector General
Inspection and Investigation
US Department of Veterans Affairs
United States of America
Biography
Michael J. Missal was nominated by President Barack H. Obama to serve as the Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on October 2, 2015, and confirmed by the Senate on April 19, 2016. He assumed responsibility as Inspector General on May 2, 2016. As Inspector General, Mr. Missal directs a nationwide staff of auditors, investigators, inspectors, and support personnel. Mr. Missal was a Partner at K&L Gates LLP, a position he held since 1991. He was a member of the K&L Gates Management Committee and also served as Co-Leader for the K&L Gates Policy and Regulatory Practice Area. He served in the Carter Administration from 1978 to 1981 Mr. Missal received a B.S. from Washington and Lee University and a J.D. from the Catholic University of America.
Research Interest
Management of auditors , investigators, inspectors , and support personnel.
