Mission

On behalf of the citizens of the Commonwealth, the Office of the State Inspector General partners with other state agencies to serve as a catalyst for positive change by:

• Facilitating good stewardship of resources.
• Deterring fraud, waste, abuse and corruption.
• Advocating and practicing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Promoting and practicing integrity and ethical conduct.

Core Values

The Office of the State Inspector General pledges to uphold certain core values in its work and with each other, including integrity, trust and ethical behavior.

• It models integrity, trust and ethical behavior.
• It is dedicated, objective and innovative.
• It intentionally creates an environment of equity, diversity and inclusion that encourages collaborative communication and operation.
• It is vigilant, competent, accountable and respectful.

Goals

• Ensuring that investigations, inspections and audits are performed in a timely, accurate and relevant manner so stakeholders can make informed decisions, take appropriate actions and improve programs.
• Increasing confidence and trust in government.
• Attracting, developing and retaining a qualified, diversified and exceptional workforce by encouraging individualism and initiative in its staff.
• Continuing to be recognized as an entity that adds value to the commonwealth and seeks to improve the lives of the individuals herein through creative solutions.
• Promoting effective working relationships and communication with internal and external stakeholders.