Inspection générale des finances

The Inspection générale des finances (IGF) is a French government audit and inspection body. It is currently newsworthy due to its investigations into the financial management and operational practices of several professional organizations, most notably the Ordre des médecins (French Medical Council). Recent reports from the IGF have highlighted issues such as unjustified expenses, lack of transparency, and disciplinary failings within the Ordre des médecins, as well as similar concerns within the Ordre des pharmaciens (pharmacists) and the Ordre des chirurgiens-dentistes (dental surgeons). These findings have led to a formal report to the public prosecutor and calls for reform within these organizations, including potential dissolution of the Parisian council of the Ordre des médecins. The IGF's work is significant as it aims to ensure accountability and proper governance within key professional bodies, impacting public trust and the regulation of healthcare professionals. The IGF is also involved in international matters, such as the investigation into Congo Airways.