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Early advocates of inspector general initiatives envisioned powerful IGs who would build integrity through investigations and law enforcement. But the limitations of compliance-based models of integrity have become evident. Fighting corruption can erode the political and institutional support an IG requires. Findings of corruption may persuade many that the IG is failing. Most IGs find that the job is what they make of it; scholars and reform advocates can help by developing better measurements and strategies for citizen education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]