§ 4. Office of Inspector General: Powers and Duties.

(a) IG as head of Office.

The Inspector General shall supervise and direct the Office of the Inspector General.

(b) Responsibilities of Office.

The Office of the Inspector General is responsible for:

(1) investigating complaints of fraud, financial waste, and abuse in City government; and

(2) promoting efficiency, accountability, and integrity in City government.

(c) Jurisdiction of Office.

The Office of the Inspector General may investigate allegations that involve City government and potential violations of laws or regulations by any:

(1) City elected official;

(2) City employee;

(3) member of a board or commission established or governed by the City Charter, City Code, or an executive order issued by the Mayor;

(4) City contractor or person negotiating a contract with the City;

(5) person seeking certification to provide goods or services to the City; or

(6) external recipient of City funds, benefits, or services.

(d) Issuing subpoenas.

(1) To perform the duties of office, the Inspector General may issue a subpoena to require:

(i) any person to appear under oath as a witness; or

(ii) the production of any information, document, report, record, account, or other material.

(2) The Inspector General may enforce any subpoena issued pursuant to this subsection in any court of competent jurisdiction.

(e) Annual report.

(1) The Office of the Inspector General shall prepare and publish an annual report of the Office's activities.

(2) The annual report may include recommendations regarding program weakness, contracting irregularities, or other institutional problems discovered by the Office.

(3) The annual report shall be:

(i) submitted to all of the members of the advisory board; and

(ii) after any redactions required by law, posted on the Office of the Inspector General's website.