Inspector General
District of Columbia Office of the Inspector General
DC OIG
63/100
Summary
The DC Inspector General is appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council to a six-year term and may only be removed for cause. The OIG has broad authority to audit, inspect, and investigate all District government operations. It has subpoena power enforceable through Superior Court and its budget estimates are submitted to the Council without revision by the executive.
Independence Scorecard
63/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 6 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- District of Columbia Inspector General Act (DC Code, Title 1, Chapter 3, Subchapter XIV-A)
- Citation
- D.C. Code § 1-301.115a
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
All District government departments, agencies, instrumentalities, and employees