This bill establishes the office of inspector general in Title 42 of the General Laws. The purpose of the office is to prevent and detect fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement in the expenditure of public funds. The bill outlines the appointment and removal process for the inspector general, who must have demonstrated ability in areas such as accounting, auditing, and investigation. The bill also allows for the appointment and removal of employees by the inspector general, with their salaries and duties determined by the inspector general. The bill requires the inspector general to file an annual personnel report with the senate and house finance committees, detailing the job classifications, duties, and salaries of each officer and employee within the office. The inspector general is also responsible for supervising and conducting audits, investigations, and inspections related to programs and operations listed in the law, as well as reviewing laws and regulations related to these programs and operations and making recommendations for preventing and detecting fraud, waste, and abuse. The inspector general is granted access to all records, reports, audits, and other data maintained by or available to any public body related to the programs and operations of the state. The inspector general is also given the authority to request testimony or documents from individuals, firms, or non-governmental entities related to actions or matters pertaining to state or municipal governmental agencies, and may issue a subpoena for the production of records, reports, audits, and other relevant materials when a person or entity under investigation refuses to comply voluntarily. The bill establishes procedures for the inspector general to issue subpoenas for witness testimony or the release of material evidence, and includes provisions for protecting the identity of individuals who report wrongdoing and for coordinating with other state agencies to share information and avoid duplication of efforts. The inspector general is required to prepare annual reports summarizing their activities and recommendations for corrective action, which will be made available to the public. The bill takes effect upon passage.