Inspector General

Georgia Office of the State Inspector General

OIG-GA

26/100

Summary

The 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.

Independence Scorecard

Independence Score: 26/100 (weak)
26/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
AppointmentExecutive appointment
Term lengthNot specified
Removal standardAt will (weak protection)
Budget independenceExecutive discretion
Subpoena powerYes
Compel testimonyYes
Records accessFull access
Public reports requiredYes
Pre-publication reviewExecutive review

Statute

Name
Official Code of Georgia, Title 45, Chapter 12, Article 6 — State Inspector General
Citation
O.C.G.A. §§ 45-12-100 to 45-12-107
Full text
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Jurisdiction scope

State agencies and employees in the executive branch