Bill > H7590

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 expenditure of public funds, which includes federal, state, or local money used for state programs, operations, and procurement of supplies, services, or construction. It merges the existing Auditor General and the Office of Internal Audit and Program Integrity into this new office, which will be headed by an Inspector General appointed by the Governor, Attorney General, and General Treasurer for a five-year term, requiring demonstrated ability in areas like accounting, auditing, and investigation. The bill also outlines the powers and duties of the Inspector General, including access to records, the ability to issue subpoenas for testimony and documents, and the requirement to report criminal violations to the Attorney General or U.S. Attorney, and it will take effect immediately upon passage.

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