Establishes the office of inspector general to investigate fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement in public funds.

The bill establishes the office of inspector general as an independent administrative agency responsible for investigating, detecting, and preventing fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement in the expenditure of public funds. The inspector general can request information, cooperation, and assistance from state and local governmental agencies. The office can issue subpoenas for testimony and evidence, and employees are protected under the Rhode Island Whistleblowers’ Protection Act. The inspector general can initiate civil recovery actions and refer findings to relevant authorities.

Establishes the office of inspector general to investigate fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement in public funds.

The bill establishes the office of inspector general as an independent administrative agency responsible for investigating, detecting, and preventing fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement in the expenditure of public funds. The inspector general can request information, cooperation, and assistance from state and local governmental agencies. The office can issue subpoenas for testimony and evidence, and employees are protected under the Rhode Island Whistleblowers’ Protection Act. The inspector general can initiate civil recovery actions and refer findings to relevant authorities.