WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced Wednesday that Carl Hoecker (the agency’s internal monitor) will be retiring as of May 7. He has been leading the Office of the Inspect General since February 2013.

According to the SEC, Rebecca Sharek, the Deputy Inspector for Audits, Evaluations and Special Projects, will be acting as Inspector General.

Hoecker’s departure comes after Reuters reported in February that he had been fired from his position at the agency following a probe by the government. Hoecker was accused of serious misconduct. He was suspended by the Republican-led agency without pay for seven consecutive days in 2020.

Hoecker was previously employed in the U.S. Capitol Police, and the Treasury Department. His career in federal government has spanned more than 40 years.