Inspector General

Pennsylvania Office of State Inspector General

OSIG-PA

12/100

Summary

The Pennsylvania State Inspector General is appointed by the Governor and investigates fraud, waste, and misconduct in executive branch agencies. The office relies largely on agency cooperation for access.

Independence Scorecard

Independence Score: 12/100 (minimal)
12/100
Nominal
Methodology v0.1
AppointmentExecutive appointment
Term lengthNot specified
Removal standardAt will (weak protection)
Budget independenceExecutive discretion
Subpoena powerNo
Compel testimonyNo
Records accessRestricted
Public reports requiredYes
Pre-publication reviewExecutive review

Statute

Name
Pennsylvania Executive Order 1987-7 (codified in practice); 71 P.S. § 1099.1
Citation
71 Pa. Stat. § 1099.1; Exec. Order 1987-7
Full text
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Jurisdiction scope

Executive branch agencies