Independent institutions that check this jurisdiction's own power — audit, ombudsman, inspector general, civilian review, ethics, and grand-jury bodies established by statute.
The Georgia State Auditor heads the Department of Audits and Accounts and is elected by a joint session of the General Assembly. The department audits state agencies, school districts,...
Read scorecard → 02 AuditThe Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council, established under O.C.G.A. §35-8, certifies, trains, and decertifies all peace officers in Georgia. The 22-member council (all LE...
Read scorecard → 03 Inspector GeneralThe Georgia State Inspector General is appointed by the Governor and investigates fraud, waste, and abuse in executive branch state agencies. Reports are submitted to the Governor.
Read scorecard → 04 Ethics CommissionThe Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission enforces campaign finance, financial disclosure, and lobbyist registration laws for public officers, candidates, and lobbyists...
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