Atlanta's Office of Inspector General violated state law with subpoenas, city claims
City officials claim that Atlanta's Office of the Inspector General violated state law dozens of times by issuing at least 50 subpoenas without the required notice.
Atlanta city attorney accuses inspector general of violating state subpoena law
The city of Atlanta’s attorney sent a cease and desist letter to the Office of the Inspector General Monday, alleging the government watchdog has violated state law at least 50 times while issuing subpoenas during investigations.
Atlanta City Council Set to Vote on Potential Limits to Inspector General’s Powers
Government accountability advocates are asking Atlanta residents to voice support for Atlanta Inspector General Shannon Manigault ahead of a series of pivotal City Council votes that some fear will undermine efforts to root out corruption at City Hall.
Atlanta wants to clarify inspector general' s authority in corruption investigations
The Atlanta City Council is overhauling how the Office of Inspector General goes about its business of fighting employee misconduct. Why it matters: Atlanta officials created the inspector general's office in 2020 to root out corruption and waste within city offices.
Atlanta City Council wants residents to weigh in on inspector general changes
Inspector General Shannon Manigault (center) listens as task force members (background) confer during the first meeting of a task force established to review the inspector general
Atlanta City Council advances legislation to amend authority of inspector general
The Atlanta City Council has advanced legislation to restrict some of the responsibilities of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), the independent agency created to fight city corruption. The council unanimously approved on Feb.
Atlanta’s Office of Inspector General unlawfully issued dozens of subpoenas, city officials say
Atlanta’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG) was found to have issued dozens of subpoenas in violation of Georgia law, according to city officials.
Atlanta residents, council member call for IG resignation
Several Atlanta residents and even a council member have called for the Inspector General to resign, following allegations ...
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Atlanta City Council wrestles with OIG, Ethics Office bill
Meanwhile, Mayor Andre Dickens’ office accused the OIG of violating state law at least 50 times by issuing administrative ...
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Atlanta inspector general warns new City Council legislation could ruin leadership transparency
Atlanta's Inspector General, Shannon Manigault, warns that new legislation could weaken her office's ability to combat corruption, fraud, and misconduct at City Hall. The legislation, introduced ...
Atlanta City Council weighing potential changes to how city conducts investigations
The Office of the Inspector General is under scrutiny for the scope of its internal investigations involving city employees.
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Atlanta City Council will hold work session Thursday for contentious Inspector General, Ethics Office bill
The city council work session on the OIG-Ethics Office legislation is scheduled for Jan. 30 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. It will be ...
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Will Atlanta's Inspector General lose its teeth?
Atlanta's Inspector General claims new legislation to give her office more oversight is actually turning the clocks back on progress the city had made in rooting out corruption. The independent ...