Minnesota SF3447 establishes the Office of the Inspector General to oversee state agencies and programs, ensuring accountability and integrity.

Minnesota SF3447 creates the Office of the Inspector General to conduct independent investigations and audits of state agencies and programs, focusing on detecting and preventing fraud, waste, and abuse. The inspector general, appointed by the governor with legislative approval, will lead the office and report directly to the chief administrative law judge. The office will have subpoena power, access to all relevant data, and the authority to recommend sanctions for program participants found to have committed fraud, waste, or abuse.

Minnesota SF3447 establishes the Office of the Inspector General to oversee state agencies and programs, ensuring accountability and integrity.

Minnesota SF3447 creates the Office of the Inspector General to conduct independent investigations and audits of state agencies and programs, focusing on detecting and preventing fraud, waste, and abuse. The inspector general, appointed by the governor with legislative approval, will lead the office and report directly to the chief administrative law judge. The office will have subpoena power, access to all relevant data, and the authority to recommend sanctions for program participants found to have committed fraud, waste, or abuse.