Inspector General

The OIG was created pursuant to voter approval of a City Charter Amendment in a November 2018 ballot referendum, approved by 81% of the City’s voters.

The Office acts as an independent department, protected from political influence, with the primary goal of enhancing public trust in government. To do this, the Inspector General is vested with the ability to require the production of records in the possession and control of City departments, vendors, and employees for review, and also has the power to issue subpoenas for testimony or documents, on matters within its jurisdiction.

The OIG is responsible for investigating programs, operations, contracts, and employees with the following goals:

1. Prevention and detection of fraud, abuse, waste, and mismanagement in City affairs

2. Promotion of a fair and unbiased procurement process and contract oversight