NY S07580

Requires state inspector general to be appointed by the governor and confirmed by the state senate, with a prohibition on hiring anyone who worked for a covered agency, registered lobbyist, or entity with a state contract in the last five years.

Changes the state inspector general's term from the duration of the appointing governor's tenure to a fixed six-year term.

Expands reporting requirements to include the legislature in addition to the secretary to the governor, with immediate notification of serious corruption cases and transmission to legislative committees within seven days.

Mandates an annual report by December 31st to the legislature with detailed data on complaints received, investigations conducted, substantiated violations, penalties assessed, and descriptions of significant cases involving senior government employees.

Requires publication of monthly complaint data on a publicly accessible website within fourteen days and establishment of a public procedures manual explaining how complaints are filed, investigated, and resolved.