Establishes an office of inspector general in municipalities with over 500,000 residents.
New York Assembly Bill A00764 mandates that municipalities with a population of over 500,000 establish an office of inspector general. The inspector general, appointed by the municipality's governing body, will oversee investigations into corruption, fraud, and misconduct within municipal departments. Key duties include investigating complaints, examining documents, and recommending remedial actions. Municipal officers and employees must report any misconduct to the inspector general, with failure to report resulting in penalties.
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