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Functions of the Inspectorate of Government

Jurisdiction and Independence of the Inspectorate of Government

Article 226 and 227 of the Constitution provides the Inspectorate of Government with areas of authority and independence. The jurisdiction of the Inspectorate of Government covers officers or leaders whether employed in the public service or not, and also such institutions, organizations or enterprises as Parliament may prescribe by law. The office is independent in the performance of its functions and is only responsible to Parliament.

Functions of th Inspectorate of Government

  • To promote and foster strict adherence to the rule of law and principles of natural justice in administration;
  • To eliminate and foster the elimination of corruption, abuse of authority and public office;
  • To promote fair, efficient and good governance in public offices; subject to the provision of the Constitution, to supervise the enforcement of the Leadership Code of Conduct;
  • To enforce the Leadership Code of Conduct;
  • To investigate any act, omission, advice, decision or recommendation by a public officer or any other authority to which this article applies, taken, made, given or done in exercise for administrative functions; and
  • To stimulate public awareness about the values of constitutionalism in general and the activities of the office, in particular, through any media and other means it considers appropriate.

Strategic Objectives of the Inspectorate of Government (2004 - 2009)

With the launching of the Inspectorate of Government Corporate and Development Plan (2004 – 2009) in April 2005, the Inspectorate set out to realize its mission with the following strategic objectives:

  • To strengthen and build the capacity of the IG to meet its legislative mandate;
  • To investigate and prosecute corruption related cases and enforce the Leadership Code of Conduct.
  • To enhance and promote the rule of law and justice in public offices.
  • To monitor the utilization of public funds in all Central and Local Government Departments/Institutions;
  • To sensitise, educate and enlist public support against corruption; strengthen weak systems and policies in Government Institutions and to monitor levels of corruption through periodic integrity surveys;
  • To promote and foster strategic partnerships to fight corruption, abuse of office and administrative malpractices; and
  • To represent IG in courts of judicature in matters of civil suits in which the IG is a party.