Inspector General
Office of the Virgin Islands Inspector General
VI Inspector General
66/100
Summary
The government-wide IG audits and investigates all executive-branch departments and instrumentalities, including VIPD and the Bureau of Corrections. Its LE role is limited to financial fraud, waste, and abuse; it has no independent use-of-force investigative mandate and no disciplinary authority over sworn officers.
Independence Scorecard
66/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 7 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
- Virgin Islands Inspector General Act
- Citation
- V.I. Code Title 3, Ch. 40, §§ 1200–1208
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
U.S. Virgin Islands