DE HB405

Establishes an independent, nonpartisan Office of the Inspector General (OIG) to investigate fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, and corruption in Delaware state agencies, school districts, and boards

Inspector General serves a 5-year term with eligibility for up to 2 additional terms (15 years maximum) and can only be removed for cause with approval by two-thirds of both the Senate and House of Representatives

Creates a 14-member Selection Panel—including the Attorney General, legislators from both parties, and representatives from organizations like the NAACP and League of Women Voters—to submit 3 candidates to the Governor, who selects one for Senate confirmation

Grants the Inspector General subpoena power, access to state agency records within 20 business days of request, and authority to administer oaths and interview employees during investigations

Requires annual public reports to the Governor, Attorney General, and General Assembly detailing complaints received, investigations completed, and unresolved recommendations, with the OIG to be operational by March 1, 2023