Inspector General

Delaware is establishing a new, independent Office of Inspector General (OIG). The goal is to make sure state government operates with honesty, efficiency, and accountability — and to strengthen public trust.

The Office of Inspector General will:

• Investigate problems in state government such as waste, fraud, abuse, mismanagement, or corruption.
• Work with other agencies like the Attorney General and State Auditor to coordinate investigations and share information.
• Recommend improvements to laws or policies and refer serious issues to law enforcement when needed.
• Share findings publicly through reports to the Governor, Attorney General, and General Assembly — all of which will be available on the OIG website.

The OIG will not replace or duplicate the work of other agencies. Instead, it will collaborate with them to improve how Delaware’s government serves the public.

A Selection Panel will review applicants and recommend three qualified candidates to the Governor. The Governor will then nominate one individual for confirmation.

The panel will look for candidates who have:

• A record of integrity and ethical leadership
• Experience in government oversight, investigations, or public accountability

The panel will include representatives from:

• The Attorney General’s Office (serving as chair)
• The General Assembly (both majority and minority caucuses)
• The Secretary of State
• The Delaware State Bar Association
• The Delaware Association of Chiefs of Police
• The NAACP Delaware State Conference of Branches
• The League of Women Voters of Delaware
• The Delaware Coalition for Open Government
• Three public members with experience in open government, appointed by the Governor

If you have experience in investigations, oversight, or promoting transparency and accountability in government, we invite you to apply.