Bill > S2375

This bill establishes the Office of Inspector General as an independent administrative agency responsible for investigating, detecting, and preventing fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement in the use of public funds. It merges the existing Auditor General's office and the Office of Internal Audit and Program Integrity into this new office. The Inspector General will be appointed by a majority vote of the Governor, Attorney General, and General Treasurer for a five-year term and will have broad powers to access records, conduct investigations, and issue subpoenas. The bill also outlines the qualifications and removal process for the Inspector General and their employees, and mandates annual reporting on the office's activities. The Auditor General's role will be integrated into the new office, with the Inspector General appointing and overseeing the Auditor General. The Office of Internal Audit and Program Integrity will be repealed entirely. This act will take effect immediately upon its passage.

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