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    Protecting Pennsylvania 

    The Office of State Inspector General protects and promotes the integrity of Pennsylvania state government. We do this by: 

    • Investigating reports of fraud, waste, abuse, and misconduct in state government agencies.
    • Training state grantees and inspecting grants and contracts.                                                 
    • Preventing public assistance crimes against families who rely on benefits.
    • Prosecuting those who steal from public benefits recipients and programs.
    • Supporting public safety through the Pennsylvania Citizen Law Enforcement Advisory and Review (CLEAR) Commission, which ensures accountability for state law enforcement agencies.

    Our work protects taxpayer dollars and makes sure Pennsylvania state government is running well. 

    Our Mission

    The mission of the Office of State Inspector General (OSIG) is to deter, detect, prevent and eradicate fraud, waste, misconduct and abuse in programs, operations, and contracting of executive agencies. 

    OSIG has regional offices in Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Wilkes-Barre. We work across Commonwealth to support our mission and provide the best possible protection of your tax dollars. 

    Our Work

    Protecting Public Benefits

    Public benefits programs are a safety net for those in need. We prevent and prosecute public assistance crimes in programs that families rely on.

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    Protecting Government Integrity

    We protect the integrity of Pennsylvania state government by investigating reports of fraud, waste, abuse, and misconduct in state government agencies and programs.

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    Protecting State Grants and Contracts

    State grants can be an important resource to fulfill your mission, support your community and contribute to Pennsylvania’s growth.

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    Work with us!

    Learn about a career with the Office of State Inspector General.

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