Press Release • 11/12/2026
“At a time when inspectors general and the notion of independent oversight is under tremendous pressure, this work is even more essential to preserving or restoring the public’s faith in their government, be it local, state or federal,” IG Shapiro said.
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Advisory • 11/9/2026
In observance of International Fraud Awareness Week (November 15 to 21,2026), the Office of the Inspector General is calling on our partners in government to take steps to raise awareness of fraud, signs of fraud, and how to report fraud within their organizations. Leaders of public entities have a special duty to take proactive steps to safeguard public resources.
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Advisory • 10/19/2026
When appointing members of public boards, municipal leaders delegate significant authority to board members, whose decisions can impact delivery of services and can have financial implications for their community. It is a wise investment to make the time to think about these appointments, the qualities of good board and commission members, and how you as a municipal leader can build and support effective public boards.
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