; vacancies; change in status; terms (a) Removal for cause (1) Inspectors general of establishments and designated federal entities The Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended— (A) in section 3(b), by inserting after the first sentence the following: An Inspector General may only be removed by the President for permanent incapacity, neglect of duty, malfeasance, conviction of a felony or conduct involving moral turpitude, knowing violation of a law, gross mismanagement, gross waste of funds, or abuse of authority.