The Inspector General Act of 1978, referred to in subsec. (d), is
Pub. L. 95–452, Oct. 12, 1978,
92 Stat. 1101, as amended, which is set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section
3039 of this title prior to enactment of
Pub. L. 99–433.