45-12-210. Definitions.

As used in this article, the term:

“Abuse” means the intentional, wrongful, or improper use or destruction of state resources.#

“Agency” shall have the same meaning as provided for in paragraph (2) of Code Section 50-4-1.#

“Corruption” means an intentional act of fraud, waste, or abuse or the use of public office for personal or pecuniary gain for oneself or another.#

“Employee” means any person in the executive branch of state government who is employed by an agency, including agency heads, directors, and commissioners.#

“Fraud” means an act of intentional or reckless deceit to mislead or otherwise deceive.#

“Inspector general” means the inspector general created by this article or his or her designee.#

“Office” means the Office of the Inspector General created by this article.#

“Officer” means any person appointed to any agency, board, authority, bureau, commission, or council in the executive branch of state government.#

“Official” means any person elected to office within the executive branch of government.#

“Peace officer” shall have the same meaning as provided for in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (8) of Code Section 35-8-2.#

“Waste” means a reckless or grossly negligent act that causes state funds to be spent in a manner that was not authorized or represents significant inefficiency and needless expense.#