CA AB380

Creates an independent Office of the Transportation Inspector General as a separate state government entity (not subordinate to any other agency) to oversee the Department of Transportation, High-Speed Rail Authority, California Highway Patrol, Department of Motor Vehicles, State Air Resources Board, and external entities receiving state and federal transportation funds.

Governor appoints the Transportation Inspector General for a 4-year term, subject to Senate confirmation, with removal only permitted for good cause stated in writing.

Transportation Inspector General duties include examining state and federal transportation fund spending to identify fraud and waste, identifying best practices for project delivery, conducting audits and investigations, and recommending policies for administrative efficiency.

Adds Transportation Inspector General to the list of state positions with an annual salary of $85,402 (as of January 1, 1988) with annual increases matching general state employee salary increases.

Transportation Inspector General must submit annual reports to the Governor, Legislature, and California Transportation Commission summarizing audit and investigation findings, with reports posted publicly on the office website.