State Inspector General; create office to investigate waste, fraud and abuse in executive state agencies.

HB 1039 would create an independent Office of Inspector General to investigate fraud, waste, and abuse in Mississippi's executive branch agencies (like departments and commissions). The office would have authority to conduct investigations, issue subpoenas, protect whistleblowers who report misconduct, and require agency cooperation - without restricting existing oversight by the Attorney General or State Auditor. It directly affects all executive branch employees and agencies by establishing formal mechanisms to detect and address misuse of state resources. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and was never enacted.