Cuyahoga County Agency of Inspector General
Cuyahoga County AIG
Summary
The Cuyahoga County Agency of Inspector General was established in 2011 under Charter Article XV, enacted by voters, to investigate fraud, waste, corruption, and ethics violations across all county government operations. The IG is nominated by the County Executive and confirmed by County Council for a four-year term. Notably, Cuyahoga County is one of the rare Ohio counties where the Sheriff is appointed (not elected), meaning the Sheriff's Office falls squarely within the IG's executive-branch jurisdiction; the IG has conducted documented investigations of the sheriff's credit-card program, commissary operations, and overtime expenditures. The IG holds charter-granted subpoena power and broad records access; it is an ethics/integrity watchdog rather than a civilian review board for individual misconduct or use-of-force complaints.
Independence Scorecard
| 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
- Cuyahoga County Charter Article XV; County Code Title 2, Chapter 204; Title 4, Chapter 403
- Citation
- Cuyahoga County Charter Art. XV (enacted 2011, amended 2018)
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
All Cuyahoga County government operations including the appointed Sheriff's Office