State Inspector General; create office attached to Governor's Office for examination of executive agencies.

HB 49 would create an Office of Inspector General (IG) within the Governor's office to investigate fraud, waste, misconduct, inefficiencies, mismanagement, abuse, and corruption in Mississippi's executive branch agencies. The IG would have authority to conduct investigations, issue subpoenas, hire peace officers, and protect employees who report wrongdoing without fear of retaliation. The bill specifies that the IG, appointed by the Governor with Senate approval, must meet certification standards and report directly to the Governor. The legislation died in committee on February 4, 2025, and was never enacted into law.