§ 57. Establishment and organization. 1. There shall be an office of
the inspector general of New York for transportation in the executive
department. The head of the office shall be the inspector general of New
York for transportation.

2. The inspector general shall be appointed by the governor and shall
hold office until the end of the term of the governor by whom he or she
is appointed and until his or her successor is appointed.

3. The inspector general may appoint a deputy inspector general to
serve at his or her pleasure, who shall be responsible for conducting
investigations and prosecuting violations of law. The inspector general
shall identify a process for a coordinated approach with prosecutors to
avoid duplication and provide for a timely response to alleged
violations.

4. The salary of the inspector general shall be established by the
governor within the limit of funds available therefore.