(1) The executive head of the Department of Inspector General shall be the Secretary of the Department of Inspector General.
(2) The secretary shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.
(3) Each division of the department shall be under the direction, control, and supervision of the secretary.
(4) The secretary may delegate his or her functions, powers, and duties to various divisions or employees of the department as he or she shall deem desirable and necessary for the effective and efficient operation of the department.
(5) The secretary may, unless otherwise provided by law: Hire department personnel;
(6) Perform or assign duties assigned to the department; and
(7) Serve as the director or the administrative or executive head of any state entity under the administrative control of the department if the secretary also meets all statutory requirements for the position.
(8) The secretary has the authority to direct the department as necessary to conduct and supervise activities to prevent, detect, and investigate fraud and abuse.