Delaware Office of Inspector General
Delaware OIG
Summary
Created by SB 4, signed by Governor Meyer on August 14, 2025, and codified at 29 Del. C. ch. 90E, the Office of Inspector General is an independent, nonpartisan agency with jurisdiction over all state agencies—including the Delaware State Police and Department of Correction—to investigate fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, and corruption. The Inspector General is nominated through a three-candidate selection panel, confirmed by the Senate, and serves a five-year term removable only for cause by a two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers. The office holds full subpoena and testimony-compulsion authority, broad records access (5-day agency response requirement), and must publish annual public reports. It recommends but does not impose discipline.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Mixed (multi-branch) |
|---|---|
| Term length | 5 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 | Advisory only (not binding) |
Statute
- Name
- Office of Inspector General
- Citation
- 29 Del. C. ch. 90E (§§ 9001E–9010E)
- Full text
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Jurisdiction scope
All Delaware state agencies including Delaware State Police and Department of Correction