HB 2115 -- Inspector General

Co-Sponsors:  Koller, Hanaway, Kreider

This bill creates the position of Inspector General within the
Department of Transportation.  The inspector general will be
under the general supervision of the director.  The Highway and
Transportation Commission may request the inspector general to
perform specific investigations, reviews, or other studies and
report the findings.

The inspector general will have the duty to:

(1)  Promote economy, efficiency, effectiveness, and public
integrity in the administration of programs and operations of the
department;

(2)  Detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in department
programs and operations;

(3)  Conduct and supervise investigations and reviews relating to
department programs and operations;

(4)  Provide independent and objective assistance to assure the
department is operated in compliance with law;

(5)  Keep the commission, director, and staff informed about any
problems or deficiencies relating to the administration of
department programs and operations and any corrective actions
necessary; and

(6)  Perform any duties assigned by the director.

Investigative records of the inspector general will be closed.

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated October 11, 2002 at 9:03 am