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 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 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 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 subpoenas for financial records without notifying the individuals whose records were accessed. City Attorney Patrise Perkins-Hooker warned that the violations compromised privacy protections and could lead to legal challenges.
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.
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 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 held in the Marvin Arrington City Council Chamber at City Hall, located at 55 Trinity Ave. SW. Members of the public may attend in person or follow proceedings online.
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.
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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 ...
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Atlanta officials discuss proposal to change Office of Inspector General, Ethics Office rules
ATLANTA — The Atlanta City Council will hold a joint work session Thursday to discuss changes to the Atlanta Office of the Inspector General and the Ethics Office Charter. The session will ...
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Ex-inspector general on Trump firings: ‘We’re looking at what amounts to a threat to democracy’
Hannibal “Mike” Ware, the former inspector general (IG) for the Small Business Administration, said he and others are looking into whether actions taken by President Trump amount to a threat ...
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Atlanta Pain Doctor and Clinic Settle for $3.5 Million Over Misconduct
A pain management doctor and his practice agreed to a $3.5 million settlement over claims of unnecessary testing and mishandling opioid prescriptions.