Indianapolis, IN – Last month, the Indiana Office of the Inspector General (OIG) cleared two state employees from the Management Performance Hub (MPH) of ghost employment and misuse of state resources allegations. Despite the findings, the OIG recommended steps to avoid future appearances of impropriety.
Complaint and Investigation
An anonymous complaint in August 2022 alleged that a subordinate attended a data software conference unrelated to her duties, did not attend sessions, and was rarely in the office for about a year. The complaint also accused the supervisor of violating remote work agreements and misappropriating state funds.
Key Findings
– The subordinate attended the conference to learn relevant software.
– No evidence of state fund misuse for the conference.
– Both employees followed remote work policies and logged appropriate hours.
– Lack of remote work logs made it difficult to verify work activities.
OIG Recommendations
1. Implement remote work logs for better tracking.
2. Monitor employee attendance at conferences.
The OIG hopes these recommendations will be adopted by other state agencies to enhance transparency and accountability.
For more details, visit the Indiana OIG website.