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
12/100
Nominal
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | Not specified |
| Removal standard | At will (weak protection) |
| Budget independence | Executive discretion |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | No |
| Records access | Restricted |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | Executive 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