Inspector General
Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General
OIG-MA
79/100
Summary
The Massachusetts Inspector General is appointed by the Inspector General Council (a three-member body: the Attorney General, the Auditor, and a gubernatorial appointee) to a five-year term. The OIG investigates fraud, waste, and abuse in state and local government. This is one of the most structurally independent state IG offices in the US.
Independence Scorecard
79/100
Moderate
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Independent commission |
|---|---|
| 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 | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 12A — Office of the Inspector General
- Citation
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 12A, §§ 1-12
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
All branches of state and local government