AGA Fraud 2025

Fara Damelin
Inspector General
Federal Communications Commission


Fara Damelin is the first Presidentially appointed, Senate-confirmed Inspector General (IG) of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission). She oversees an independent office responsible for detecting and preventing fraud, waste, abuse, and misconduct related to FCC’s programs, and for promoting economy and efficiency in the Commission’s operations. As mandated by the Inspector General Act, she reports to both the Commission and to Congress, ensuring transparency and accountability at the highest levels. She leads a dedicated and hard working team of experienced professionals who expertly conduct audit, investigative, legal, analytic, and administrative responsibilities to meet FCC OIG’s mission. Prior to joining FCC OIG, Ms. Damelin served as Chief of Staff for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Inspector General (HUD OIG), a nationwide organization with over 500 oversight professionals committed to protecting HUD’s programs and beneficiaries from fraud, waste, and abuse. She directed a cross functional team in executing the IG’s priorities and strategic initiatives, developing OIG-wide oversight products, and implementing professional development programs. Before joining HUD OIG, Ms. Damelin was Deputy Inspector General for AmeriCorps OIG, where she was responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the office and its outstanding oversight team, developing and implementing strategies to protect the integrity of national service programs, and serving as Whistleblower Protection Coordinator. Previously, Ms. Damelin spent 14 years with the National Science Foundation (NSF) OIG as an investigative attorney, and subsequently as Director of its Office of Investigations Legal Division.

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