Establishes an Office of the Inspector General to investigate fraud, waste, and abuse in state programs.

The bill establishes an Office of the Inspector General in the legislative branch to investigate and combat fraud, waste, and abuse in state government. It mandates the creation of a fraud reporting hotline and requires agencies to halt payments when fraud is suspected. The bill also eliminates agency-based offices of inspector general, transferring their duties to the central Office of the Inspector General. It outlines the inspector general's duties, powers, and protections for whistleblowers.

Establishes an Office of the Inspector General to investigate fraud, waste, and abuse in state programs.

The bill establishes an Office of the Inspector General in the legislative branch to investigate and combat fraud, waste, and abuse in state government. It mandates the creation of a fraud reporting hotline and requires agencies to halt payments when fraud is suspected. The bill also eliminates agency-based offices of inspector general, transferring their duties to the central Office of the Inspector General. It outlines the inspector general's duties, powers, and protections for whistleblowers.