Inspector General
Louisiana Office of State Inspector General
OIG-LA
59/100
Summary
The Louisiana Inspector General is appointed by the Governor to a four-year term and investigates fraud, waste, and abuse in executive branch agencies. The office has subpoena power and its reports are public.
Independence Scorecard
59/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 4 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
- Louisiana Revised Statutes, Title 33, Chapter 39 — Office of Inspector General
- Citation
- La. Rev. Stat. §§ 33:9611 to 33:9618
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
All state agencies within the executive branch