Defunding independent oversight is not a cost-saving measure — it is a calculated and direct blow intended to silence independent oversight. Read Inspector General Lucy Lang's Op-Ed in @EMPIREREPORTNY: https://t.co/hUVzKlI9yf

NYS Office of Information Technology Services employee arrested for allegedly working a second job while on the clock for NYS and collecting $50k in state wages. Thanks to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office for their partnership. More from @CBS6Albany: https://t.co/nByDKfeOiI

IG LUCY LANG: To Stop Backdoor Budget Attack on CIGIE, Public Needs to Rally For Independent Oversight @LucyLangNYC https://t.co/FTLaqBzJ9O

Today, New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang, @MassOIG, @PA_OSIG, @DetroitOIG, @AtlantaOIG, Montgomery County OIG, and Chicago Parks OIG, are calling on OMB to preserve funding for @cigiegov. Read our joint letter detailing the importance of CIGIE: https://t.co/2imV1JG1uA

In a joint letter issued today, a coalition of state and local Inspectors General expressed strong opposition to a proposed termination of funding for the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) (@cigiegov), warning that such action would have

DA Donnelly and @NewYorkStateIG Lucy Lang announced a 51-count indictment against seven individuals for engaging in a scheme to cheat on commercial driver’s license exams and process permits for no-show applicants. Learn more: https://t.co/gejhBGd1H3

In partnership with @NassauDA, today we announced a 51-count indictment against three NYS Department of Motor Vehicle employees and four others in a corruption scheme involving the testing for NYS commercial drivers licenses (CDLs). Read more: https://t.co/DFtJE8xUo9

Today, about 25 staff members from the New York State Inspector General’s Office @NewYorkStateIG joined the Cornell Botanic Gardens team to plant red maple saplings as part of New York’s goal to plant 25 million trees by 2033. Working in two groups, volunteers planted the young

Congratulations to our very own Inspector General Lucy Lang, who was honored with the 2025 Robert S. Tucker Prize for Prosecutorial Excellence by @HaubLawatPace! Thank you to the jury, including former NYS IG Kristine Hamann, Dean Horace Anderson, & Robert Tucker for this honor.

.@NewYorkStateIG @LucyLangNYC was honored with the 2025 Robert S. Tucker Prize 🏆 for #ProsecutorialExcellence by @HaubLawatPace for her leadership, integrity, and visionary approach to accountability and reform. ➡️ READ MORE: https://t.co/iLn9m3AEiT

Yesterday, OIG observed Orange Shirt Day, which recognizes Indigenous children and communities that were affected by residential boarding schools in the U.S. and Canada. Thank you @NYSOCFS for their work highlighting that #EveryChildMatters.

A Long Island man was indicted for allegedly falsifying tax returns and stealing over $61K in pandemic relief funds, exploiting Brooklyn residents in the process.   Read more about our recent investigation in collaboration with @BrooklynDA here: https://t.co/EjqMWXKgJz

Long Island Man Indicted for Defrauding State Grant Program “By stealing funds meant to help people and small businesses recover, he betrayed the victims who trusted him and undermined a program designed to support our city [in a] crisis.” Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/N9ZwEAfAWd

If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence and wants help, emergency shelter, information, or support, contact the New York State Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline: Call 1-800-942-6906 or Text 844-997-2121.

IG Lucy Lang attended Free Future 2025, where she had the opportunity to listen to discussions about economic triggers of violence and ways in which we can accomplish a violence-free world. We’re proud to stand with our partners @themeteor, @NYSOPDV, and those across NY State.

Inspector General Lucy Lang recently convened agency leadership from across the state in NYC for a day of training, focused on coordinating new policies, sharing best practices, and strengthening collaboration. This work reinforces our dedication to serving all New Yorkers.

Last week, Team OIG shared their knowledge at @NYSDCJS’ Annual Public Safety Symposium! Director of External Affairs Jack Wild and Director of Training Katie McCutcheon delivered an informative presentation on Building Engagement Within Law Enforcement.

We recently published our August 2025 complaint data. Each month, we update our Open Data Portal with information on the number and nature of all complaints received by our offices. See how your state government watchdog is working for you: https://t.co/ZMnePtKh5f

At the 2025 World Canals Conference, Inspector General Lucy Lang joined @NYSCanalCorp and world-renowned canals experts to celebrate 200 years of the Erie Canal! Our mission: “channel” integrity through every level of New York’s government, including our transformative canal!

#ICYMI: A Hudson Valley doctor was arraigned on an indictment following allegations of time theft. Read more about our investigation with @RocklandDA via @PatchTweet: https://t.co/jV9LrCt4QV