Applications Being Taken for DE Inspector General

November 21, 2025/Mari Lou

Passage of Senate Bill 4 created the Office of the Inspector General in Delaware. Applications are now being taken for Delaware’s Inspector General. The goal of this office is to make sure state government operated with honesty, efficiency and accountability – and to strengthen public trust. The OIG will NOT replace or duplicate the work of other agencies, but will collaborate with them to improve how the State’s government serves the public.  Applications will be taken through December 15th.

Additional information from the Secretary of State’s office:  

“Creating an Office of Inspector General is a major step toward a more open, accountable, and trustworthy state government,” Governor Matt Meyer said. “We are looking for applicants with unquestionable integrity, deep experience in oversight or investigations, and a demonstrated commitment to public service. This is a unique opportunity to help build an office from the ground up that will strengthen transparency, uphold the highest ethical standards, and ensure Delawareans can have full confidence in how their government operates.”

The Office of Inspector General will:

  • Investigate problems in state government such as waste, fraud, abuse, mismanagement, or corruption.
  • Work with other agencies like the Attorney General and State Auditor to coordinate investigations and share information.
  • Recommend improvements to laws or policies and refer serious issues to law enforcement when needed.
  • Share findings publicly through reports to the Governor, Attorney General, and General Assembly — all of which will be available on the OIG website.

A Selection Panel will review applicants and recommend three qualified candidates to the Governor. The Governor will then nominate one individual for confirmation.

The panel will look for candidates who have:

  • A record of integrity and ethical leadership
  • Experience in government oversight, investigations, or public accountability

The panel will include representatives from:

  • The Attorney General’s Office (serving as chair)
  • The General Assembly (both majority and minority caucuses)
  • The Secretary of State
  • The Delaware State Bar Association
  • The Delaware Association of Chiefs of Police
  • The NAACP Delaware State Conference of Branches
  • The League of Women Voters of Delaware
  • The Delaware Coalition for Open Government
  • Three public members with experience in open government, appointed by the Governor

If you have experience in investigations, oversight, or promoting transparency and accountability in government, we encourage you to submit an application here.

 

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