The Housing and Urban Development inspector general was fired on Friday night.
“Inspector General Rae Oliver Davis received notice last night that her position as HUD Inspector General was terminated,” according to the spokesperson.
The confirmation comes as The Washington Post and The New York Times have reported at least a dozen inspectors general were fired by President Donald Trump in a late-night shakeup.
Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley said he is seeking “further explanation” from Trump on the reported terminations, which prompted immediate outcry from top Democrats.
Federal law requires Congress to get 30 days notice of the president’s intent to dismiss the independent watchdogs.