Inspector General
New York City Department of Investigation
NYC DOI
48/100
Summary
The NYC Department of Investigation is the oldest municipal inspector general in the United States, tracing its origins to 1873. The Commissioner is appointed by the Mayor with City Council confirmation and may only be removed for cause with written reasons. DOI has broad subpoena power and can compel testimony under oath from any City employee. It oversees approximately 300,000 employees across 45 City agencies.
Independence Scorecard
48/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | Not specified |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Executive discretion |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- New York City Charter, Chapter 34 — Department of Investigation
- Citation
- N.Y.C. Charter §§ 801-808
- Full text
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Jurisdiction scope
All City agencies, officers, and employees; entities receiving City funds