This exploratory research examines whether the proliferation of state offices of inspector general (OIGs) contributes to corruption control. Using 50-state panel data from 1976 to 2010, preliminary evidence that the number of state-level OIGs is positively associated with the corruption conviction rate is shown. This suggests that state OIGs act as a successful corruption detection mechanism, and therefore, OIGs play a role in corruption control, working to help keep the government accountable.

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国家监察长办公室对腐败控制贡献的实证评估

这项探索性研究考察了国家监察长办公室 (OIG) 的扩散是否有助于控制腐败。使用从 1976 年到 2010 年的 50 个州的面板数据，初步证据表明州级 OIG 的数量与腐败定罪率呈正相关。这表明州监察长办公室是一种成功的腐败侦查机制，因此监察长监察办公室在腐败控制中发挥作用，致力于帮助政府承担责任。