NY A05612

Requires the state inspector general to be appointed by the governor and confirmed by the state senate, with at least five years of experience in accounting, public administration, or audit investigations as a CPA or certified internal auditor.

Changes the state inspector general's term from serving at the pleasure of the governor 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, fraud, or misconduct cases.

Mandates annual reports to the legislature by December 31st detailing significant cases, corrective action recommendations, prosecutions, senior official investigations, whistleblower retaliation incidents, and any agency interference with office independence.

Requires annual reports be made public within thirty days of legislative delivery, subject to necessary redactions to protect confidentiality.