1. United States
2. Del.
3. Letter

I am writing to urge you to support the establishment of a Delaware Office of the Inspector General, and I ask that you help to pass Senate Bill 4 to create this critical oversight office. I am pleased to know there is strong, bipartisan support for establishing a Delaware Inspector General to prevent and address possible fraud, waste, mismanagement, and corruption. An independent, nonpartisan Office of the Inspector General will enhance the public trust by promoting efficient, effective practices by state agencies and employees. I want all state agencies to come under the clearly defined authority of an Office of the Inspector General that includes strong whistleblower protections, the power to subpoena witnesses and documents, and the responsibility to report its fundings, conclusions, and recommendations to the public. A strong, effective Office of the Inspector General is a good investment that will save Delaware taxpayers money and assure the public that government agencies operate in the best interest of the public. Please pass SB 4 to create this important office during the 2025 legislative session.