Rhode Island's new House Speaker wants to create an independent state Inspector General's Office.
Speaker Christopher Blazejewski said Thursday that he will be introducing legislation to create the office next week.
The IG would be appointed by an independent advisory commission and would be able to initiate investigations into state and quasi-state agencies, as well as municipal governments utilizing state funds.
The office would also accept complaints from the public, with whistleblower protections in place to protect those bringing complaints forward.
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