The Defense Department inspector general's office is rife with organizational problems, according to a new, independent assessment of the office. Pentagon IG Joseph Schmitz initiated the review as one of his first actions after being sworn into office on April 2, 2002. The assessment team was assembled by Alexandria, VA-based Military Professional Resources, Inc., which was assigned the objective of conducting "an independent review to assess the overall effectiveness of the Office of Inspector General," including how the office "satisfies...