Inspector General
New York State Office of the Inspector General
OIG-NY
26/100
Summary
The New York State Inspector General is appointed by the Governor and investigates fraud, abuse, and corruption in all executive branch agencies and public authorities. The IG has subpoena power and broad records access but serves at the pleasure of the Governor.
Independence Scorecard
26/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | Not specified |
| Removal standard | At will (weak protection) |
| Budget independence | Executive discretion |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | Executive review |
Statute
- Name
- New York Executive Law, Article 4-A — Inspector General
- Citation
- N.Y. Exec. Law §§ 51-55
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
All executive branch agencies, departments, divisions, and public authorities