Office of Inspector General provisions modified within the Department of Education; Office of the Inspector General records access provided; data classified; immunity and confidentiality in reporting or participating in an investigation provided; and process for notice, appeal, and withholding of payments established;

Summary

The bill requires the Education Commissioner to set up an Office of Inspector General that will investigate fraud, theft, waste and abuse in education programs. It establishes rules for the OIG to access department records, classifies investigation data, and gives immunity and confidentiality to anyone who reports or participates in an investigation. It also creates a process for notice, appeal, and withholding of payments related to investigations.

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