What types of matters will the Inspector General handle?
The Inspector General will investigate allegations of waste, fraud and abuse.
California Government Code section 53087.6(f)(2) defines “fraud, waste, or abuse” as “any activity by a local agency or employee that is undertaken in the performance of the employee’s official duties, including activities deemed to be outside the scope of his or her employment, that is in violation of any local, state, or federal law or regulation relating to corruption, malfeasance, bribery, theft of government property, fraudulent claims, fraud, coercion, conversion, malicious prosecution, misuse of government property, or willful omission to perform duty, is economically wasteful, or involves gross misconduct.”
Proposition C also gives the Inspector General the power to investigate fraud, waste and abuse by city contractors, including both private sector companies and non-profit organizations who have contracts with the City.
How can I report fraud, waste or abuse to the Inspector General?
The Inspector General is developing standards and procedures for receiving information and initiating investigations. The IG can be reached at InspectorGeneral@sfgov.org. Reports of fraud, waste and abuse can be made through the Whistleblower program’s online portal.
How can I request a meeting with the IG?
The IG can be reached at InspectorGeneral@sfgov.org.
Who is on the IG's team? And when will the IG team be fully staffed? How do I apply for a job/internship with the IG's office?
The IG is supported by guaranteed funding through the City Services Auditor in the Controller’s Office. The Controller has budgeted for two audit managers to join her team. The IG will also be supported by auditors and Whistleblower investigators. IG team job openings will be posted here when they become available.
Where can I find out more about the Inspector General’s authority?
Proposition C amended the San Francisco Charter to add the Inspector General in two places: at Section 3.105, and in Appendix F.