HB 1126 - DIGEST

     Establishes in the state auditor's office an office of inspector general in order to create an independent unit to:  (1) Conduct and supervise investigations relating to allegations of fraud or abuse;

     (2) provide leadership and coordination in recommending policies and procedures designed to detect and prevent fraud and abuse; and

     (3) provide a method of informing the auditor and the legislature about vulnerabilities and deficiencies relating to the detection and prevention of fraud or abuse as may be discovered as a result of completed investigations conducted or coordinated by the office.

     Declares that all powers, duties, and functions of the department of social and health services division of fraud investigations pertaining to the investigation of fraud and abuse are transferred to the office of inspector general of the state auditor's office.