# New York OIG Expands Public Engagement

New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang described a public-engagement strategy intended to strengthen trust in government oversight and protect inspector general independence. The initiatives include social media, school curricula, a comic book, a youth advisory council, and paid internships. The announcement identifies no solicitation, contract award, or procurement budget, so it signals agency priorities rather than a current buying opportunity for contractors.

- Communications and civic-education firms can use the initiatives as indicators of the agency’s public-engagement priorities, but the signal does not establish funded work or an active procurement.
- Procurement teams should distinguish this program announcement from a solicitation; no contract vehicle, requirements, value, or submission deadline is provided.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Published:** October 22, 2026

### Government Entities
- New York State Office of the Inspector General (NYS OIG)
- Federal Offices of Inspector General (OIGs)

### Key Quotes
> We can engage but just be mindful of what the legal restrictions are.
> — Lucy Lang, New York State Inspector General

### Sources
- [Instagram, comic books and public engagement: One watchdog’s plan to protect inspector general independence - Government Executive](https://www.govexec.com/oversight/2026/10/instagram-comic-books-public-engagement-inspector-general-independence/416742) - GovExec.com