Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes the independent Office of the Inspector General (OIG) in Delaware.

Highlights:

• Establishes the Office of Inspector General as an independent and nonpartisan agency to investigate state agencies for fraud, waste, mismanagement, corruption, or any other abuse of governmental resources that harms the public interest (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that individuals from the following positions will be disqualified from nomination for Inspector General for 3 years following their last day of employment (Sec. 1):

• A statewide public office;

• A member of the General Assembly;

• A Cabinet Secretary, or an individual of equivalent rank within the executive branch; and

• A division director, or an individual of equivalent rank within the executive branch, except the Deputy Attorney General.

• Specifies that the Inspector General serves a term of five years and is eligible for reappointment (Sec. 1).

• Requires that the Inspector General maintain confidentiality of records and information about any investigation, and does not name any subject of an investigation unless there is found to be fraud or abuse (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes the independent Office of the Inspector General (OIG) in Delaware.

Highlights:

• Establishes the Office of Inspector General as an independent and nonpartisan agency to investigate state agencies for fraud, waste, mismanagement, corruption, or any other abuse of governmental resources that harms the public interest (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that individuals from the following positions will be disqualified from nomination for Inspector General for 3 years following their last day of employment (Sec. 1):

• A statewide public office;

• A member of the General Assembly;

• A Cabinet Secretary, or an individual of equivalent rank within the executive branch; and

• A division director, or an individual of equivalent rank within the executive branch, except the Deputy Attorney General.

• Specifies that the Inspector General serves a term of five years and is eligible for reappointment (Sec. 1).

• Requires that the Inspector General maintain confidentiality of records and information about any investigation, and does not name any subject of an investigation unless there is found to be fraud or abuse (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text