The Association of Inspectors General (AIG) has issued an open letter to the Mayor and City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, urging city leaders to preserve the independence of the inspector general program approved by voters.
In the letter, AIG President Will Fletcher expresses concern over proposals that could require City Commission approval to initiate investigations, select investigators, or determine funding for individual investigations.
Drawing on AIG's Principles and Standards for Offices of Inspector General (Green Book), the letter emphasizes that independence is essential to effective government oversight and public trust.
“The cornerstone of an inspector general’s public credibility is its independence,” Fletcher writes.
AIG encourages the Commission to reject proposals that could compromise the independence of inspector general investigations and operations and to follow established professional standards as it develops the City's oversight framework.
AIG also offers its expertise and assistance to the City as it moves forward with implementing the voter-approved program.
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