Nomination of Donald E. Kirkendall To Be Inspector General of the Department of the Treasury

The President today announced his intention to nominate Donald E. Kirkendall to be Inspector General at the Department of the Treasury. This is a new position.

Since 1988 Mr. Kirkendall has served as a senior adviser with the Financial Management Association of Government Accountants in Alexandria, VA. Prior to this he served as Deputy Inspector General at the Environmental Protection Agency, 1983 - 1988. In addition, he served in various positions at the Department of Housing and Urban Development, including Assistant Inspector General for Audit, 1981 - 1983, and management positions, 1974 - 1981. Mr. Kirkendall served in various auditor positions at the U.S. Air Force Audit Agency, 1963 - 1974.

Mr. Kirkendall graduated from Wright State University (B.S., 1972) and American University (M.P.A., 1981). He was born May 20, 1939, in Continental, OH. Mr. Kirkendall served in the U.S. Air Force, 1959 - 1966. He is married, has one child, and resides in Silver Spring, MD.