Bill > H4

This bill aims to strengthen the powers and oversight of the Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General. The key provisions include: 1. Granting the Inspector General broad access to records and information, except where the legislature has explicitly limited such access. 2. Allowing the Inspector General to require written interrogatories, under oath, from individuals relevant to audits or investigations, with penalties for non-compliance. 3. Clarifying the Inspector General's authority to compel the production of records and information through the courts. 4. Requiring the production of records and information in response to the Inspector General's requests to be made under the pains and penalties of perjury. 5. Expanding the referral options for the Inspector General to include district attorneys, in addition to the Attorney General. 6. Enhancing protections for whistleblowers who provide information to the Inspector General, including prohibiting retaliation and imposing penalties for violations. Overall, the bill seeks to bolster the investigative and oversight capabilities of the Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4