New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 1 - SOCIAL SERVICES GENERAL PROVISIONS
Part 2 - GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR THE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
Section 8.1.2.10 - AUTHORITY

A. To audit, review, inspect, evaluate, and investigate activities, records, electronic media, and individuals affiliated with contracts and procurements undertaken by HSD and any other official act or function of HSD.

B. To have access to all records, reports, audits, reviews, documents, papers, electronic media, recommendations, or other material available to the individual or entity which relate to HSD's programs and operations with respect to which the OIG has responsibility.

C. To conduct criminal, civil, and administrative investigations.

D. To engage in prevention activities, including but not limited to; review of legislation; review of rules, regulations, policies; procedures, and transactions; training and education.

E. To refer matters for further civil, criminal, and administrative action to appropriate administrative and prosecutorial agencies.

F. To refer matters to other law enforcement agencies, when appropriate.

G. To conduct joint investigations and projects with other oversight or law enforcement agencies.

H. To establish guidelines and procedures to guide functions and processes conducted by the OIG.

I. To recoup the cost of investigations from nongovernmental entities as permitted by law.

J. To administer to or take from any person an oath, affirmation, affidavit or sworn statement, whenever necessary in the performance of the OIG functions assigned by this code.

K. To request such information or assistance as may be necessary for carrying out the duties and responsibilities provided by this code from any federal, state, or local governmental agency or unit thereof.

L. Access to HSD's secretary, leadership and management when necessary for any purpose pertaining to the OIG's responsibilities.