2026-2027 ACFE Board of Regents

Kimberly Figel Benoit, CFE
Inspector General 
Library of Congress
Washington, District of Columbia

Kimberly Figel Benoit, CFE, was appointed as the Inspector General at the Library of Congress in 2024. She oversees all library programs and operations, including audits, investigations and other reviews. In addition to her agency leadership, she serves as chair of the Professional Development Committee for the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, where she spearheads training initiatives for more than 10,000 federal oversight professionals.

Benoit’s two-decade career comprises a broad professional portfolio spanning both the public and private sectors. Her tenure includes significant oversight roles at NASA, the U.S. Postal Service and the U.S. House of Representatives, where she’s identified millions of dollars’ worth in questioned costs and funds put to better use.

 Benoit, a licensed CPA, has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to enhancing accountability and operational efficiency across multiple federal agencies. She advocates the integration of advanced data analytics and innovative technologies to improve audit processes and outcomes. She’s also lectured domestically and abroad on topics including cybersecurity, data analytics and emotional intelligence.