Subpoena Power Pushed for N.O. Inspector General
New Orleans City Business › October 16, 2006
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Voters approved creating a New Orleans Office of Inspector General in 1995 to help root out governmental corruption and waste.
Until now, the idea has lain dormant. The City Council is expected to establish the office this week.See the full content of this document
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Subpoena Power Pushed for N.O. Inspector General
But the IG's lack of subpoena power, which would force individuals to cooperate with corruption investigations, still threatens to undermine the effectiveness of the office.
"It is a hindrance. Most inspectors general ...See the full content of this document
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