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The Office of the State Inspector General (OSIG) was established on July 1, 2012, to investigate waste and identify inefficiencies in executive branch state government. During the General Assembly's 2011 Session, two bills - SB1477 and HB2076 - resulted in legislation that created OSIG. Title 2.2 Chapter 3.2 (§§ 2.2-307 through 2.2-313) of the Code of Virginia outlines the authority, responsibilities, powers and duties of OSIG, which include: Investigating complaints alleging fraud, waste, abuse or corruption by an executive branch state agency, non-state agency or officers, employees or contractors of those agencies. Administering the Fraud and Abuse Whistle Blower Reward Fund. Overseeing the State Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline. Conducting performance audits of state agencies. Providing training and coordination of standards for the state's internal audit functions. Performing inspections and conducting reviews of Healthcare Compliance Unit facilities and programs. Reviewing operations of the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission.

Provides a constitutional official who is elected to an eight-year term by the voters of the locality. The clerk handles administrative matters for the court and also has authority to probate wills and grant administration of estates. The clerk is the custodian of the court records and the clerk's office is where deeds are recorded and marriage licenses are issued. The circuit court is the trial court with the broadest powers in Virginia. The circuit court handles all civil cases with claims of more than $15,000. It shares authority with the general district court to hear matters involving between $4,500 and $15,000. The circuit court has the authority to hear serious criminal cases called felonies. The circuit court also handles family matters, including divorce. In addition, the circuit court hears cases appealed from the general district court and from the juvenile and domestic relations district court.

Provides a chief prosecuting officer for Bath County is responsible for initiating charges and prosecuting people, including juveniles, who have been accused of felony and misdemeanor offenses, and investigating allegations of major fraud, organized criminal activity and corruption and unlawful conduct by public officials.

Provides an elected, constitutional, law enforcement official, independent in his duties from both City and State. The office is responsible for the prosecution of all felony cases and all misdemeanor cases required by law or court order, and the provision of legal advice to elected officials upon request. The Office provides services which support the victims and witnesses involved in the various cases handled by the Office. In addition, the Office provides consumer protection assistance to residents of the City. The office prosecutes cases in all three courts located in the Joint Judicial Center . These courts are the Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court, General District Court and Circuit Court.

The Governor of Virginia leads the executive branch, ensuring state laws are carried out, managing the Commonwealth’s budget, and appointing key leaders. The Governor sets policy priorities, oversees emergency response, and represents Virginia at the state and national level. Learn more about the Governor’s role and responsibilities.

The Senate of Virginia consists of 40 members. Each Senator is elected from a separate and distinct district for a term of four years. All Senators’ terms begin and end at the same time. Every four years the Senate reorganizes after the general election in which are elected. A Senator represents approximately 200,000 citizens of the Commonwealth.

Chief responsibilities are to represent citizens in the formulation of public policy, enact laws of the Commonwealth, approve the budget, levy taxes, elect judges and confirm appointments by the Governor. Find out more information about contacting individual legislators, bill tracking, and lobbyist in a box by visiting the website https://whosmy.virginiageneralassembly.gov/

Provides a chief prosecuting officer who is responsible for initiating charges, and prosecuting adults and juveniles who have been accused of felony and misdemeanor offenses. Looking into allegations of major fraud, organized criminal activity and corruption and unlawful conduct by public officials.

Provides the chief prosecuting officer for Warren County responsible for initiating charges and prosecuting people, including juveniles, who have been accused of felony and misdemeanor offenses; and investigating allegations of major fraud, organized criminal activity and corruption and unlawful conduct by public officials.

Oversees general government operations to ensure efficient and effective management of the people's resources.

Provides a chief prosecuting officer for the city of Lexington and Rockbridge County who is responsible for initiating charges and prosecuting people.

Provides a chief prosecuting officer for Shenandoah County responsible for initiating charges and prosecuting people, including juveniles who have been accused of felony and misdemeanor offenses, and investigating allegations of major fraud, organized criminal activity, corruption and unlawful conduct by public officials.

The Virginia House of Delegates consists of 100 members. Each Delegate is elected from a separate and distinct district for a term of two years. All Delegates’ terms begin and end at the same time. Every two years, the House reorganizes after the general election in which they are elected. As a result of the organization process, the House elects its leadership (Speaker of the House and Clerk of the House) and adopts the Rules of the House.

Chief responsibilities are to represent citizens in the formulation of public policy, enact laws of the Commonwealth, approve the budget, levy taxes, elect judges and confirm appointments by the Governor. Find out more information about contacting individual legislators, bill tracking, and lobbyist in a box by visiting the website https://whosmy.virginiageneralassembly.gov/

The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) conducts program evaluation, policy analysis, and oversight of state agencies on behalf of the Virginia General Assembly. The duties of the Commission are authorized by the Code of Virginia.

Provides a chief prosecuting officer for Rappahannock County who is responsible for initiating charges and prosecuting people, including juveniles, who have been accused of felony and misdemeanor offenses, and investigating allegations of major fraud, organized criminal activity and corruption and unlawful conduct by public officials.

Provides a chief prosecuting officer for the Frederick County responsible for initiating charges and prosecuting people, including juveniles, who have been accused of felony and misdemeanor offenses, and investigating allegations of major fraud, organized criminal activity and corruption and unlawful conduct by public officials.

The Commonwealth's Attorney is responsible for the prosecution of criminal offenses in Page County. The office prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic charges brought in the county and oversees the Victim/Witness Office.

Promote, sustain, grow, and control a native horse racing industry with pari-mutuel wagering by prescribing regulations and conditions that command and promote excellence and complete honesty and integrity in racing and wagering.

To enforce the charitable gaming laws of the commonwealth and to allow non-profit religious, educational, charitable and community organizations to raise needed funds. Department of Agriculture; under the Division of Consumer Protection.

Prosecutes criminal cases in each of the three court's in Greene County's system. The Commonwealth Attorney, a constitutional law enforcement official, is an elected official, and the legal advisor to the Greene County Sheriff's Department. The Office of the Commonwealth Attorney provides law and criminal justice information to the public with specific concern for offering assistance to victims of crime.

To find your Virginia Legislator in the Virginia House of Delegates, please visit the General Assembly website. Once there, under Members and Session, reference the 'Who's my Legislator?' link within the Quick Links tab, and enter your address and zip code. The House of Delegates consists of 100 members who are elected by the qualified voters of their districts to serve for terms of two years. The Clerk's Office provides information to the public regarding the legislative process and the enactment of laws.

Provides an elected, constitutional, law enforcement official. The office is responsible for the prosecution of all felony cases and all misdemeanor cases required by law or court order. The Office provides services which support the victims and witnesses involved in the various cases handled by the Office. In addition, the Office provides consumer protection assistance to residents of the County. The office prosecutes cases in all three courts. These courts are the Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court, General District Court and Circuit Court.

The lieutenant governor serves as president of the Senate of Virginia and is first in the line of succession to the governor. The lieutenant governor is allowed to run for reelection.

Provides a chief prosecuting officer for Highland County, responsible for initiating charges and prosecuting people, including juveniles, who have been accused of felony and misdemeanor offenses, investigating allegations of major fraud, organized criminal activity and corruption and unlawful conduct by public officials.