OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL RELEASES 2010 REP

Philadelphia, March 17, 2011- The Office of the Inspector General released its 2010 Annual Report. The report highlights the reform initiatives that have created a more open and transparent City government.rnrnAs an operationally independent office the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is shielded from government influence, based on the mandates outlined in the Home Rule Charter. In 2010, the OIG opened 168 cases, and saved and recovered approximately $9.1 million for the City. The OIG’s operating budget is $1.3 million.rnrn“The OIG and the Administration are working hard to set an example of good government and to strengthen the public’s trust in its public servants,” said Mayor Nutter. “I thank those on the federal and state levels who have coordinated their efforts with the City so we can implement smart reforms that reflect our commitment to running an ethical and transparent government.”rnrnInspector General Kurland said, “We’ve made great progress in the name of good government. But we have a long way to go on the road toward reform.”rnrnVisit www.phila.gov/oig to read the OIG’s 2010 Annual Report.