Inspector General

Oficina del Inspector General de Puerto Rico

OIG Puerto Rico

63/100

Summary

Independent executive-branch OIG, attached to the Governor's office for administrative purposes, with operational autonomy. Conducts audits, investigations, and evaluations of all executive-branch agencies — including the Negociado de la Policía de Puerto Rico and the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation — for fraud, waste, and abuse. Excluded entities are explicitly enumerated in the statute; PRPB and DCR are not among the exclusions. Findings are advisory; the OIG refers criminal matters to the PFEI or DOJ. Does not independently investigate UOF incidents.

Independence Scorecard

Independence Score: 63/100 (good)
63/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
AppointmentExecutive appointment
Term length5 years
Removal standardFor cause only
Budget independenceLegislative line item
Subpoena powerYes
Compel testimonyYes
Records accessFull access
Public reports requiredYes
Pre-publication reviewNone — reports published directly

Statute

Name
Ley del Inspector General de Puerto Rico (Act No. 15-2017)
Citation
Ley Núm. 15 de 28 de febrero de 2017, as amended by Act No. 203-2018
Full text
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Jurisdiction scope

Puerto Rico

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