Gov. Mike Braun appoints Jared Prentice as Indiana's Inspector General

Governor Mike Braun has appointed Jared Prentice to serve as Indiana's next Inspector General.

The mission of the Inspector General and staff is to reduce fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement and wrongdoing in state executive branch agencies. Through education, advice, investigations, prosecutions and legislative recommendations, the Inspector General fosters a culture of integrity that contributes to public confidence in state government.

Jared Prentice is a skilled attorney with experience in both the private and public sector. Jared is an expert in compliance and reporting, key attributes for this role. During his time in the public sector, serving the Indiana Department of Revenue, he established the agency's compliance department from the ground up in alignment with the organization's regulatory obligations, culture, values, and integrity objectives. Jared then utilized his experience in compliance, ethics, and privacy working for Elevance Health, a Fortune 20 health care company. Jared led their records and information management program, partnering with legal, compliance, and business stakeholders to ensure consistent record governance and oversight with external requirements while enhancing business functions’ access to business records. Jared has spent the last year with Deloitte Services, leading their records and contracts compliance, reporting, and artificial intelligence functions. 

In addition to his professional experience, Jared is the Executive Vice President of Business Ethics Indiana, a professional organization with a mission to promote ethical business practices and provide professional development that strengthens Indiana as a business ethics center of excellence. Jared is a charter member, co-authored organizational by-laws, and served as Vice President of Administration two terms before being elected to Executive Vice President.

In addition to his two Juris Doctorates, from Oak Brook College of Law and Government Policy and Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law respectively, Jared possesses licenses, affiliations, and multiple professional development certificates that add to his already impressive resume. 

Statement from Governor Braun:

"Jared Prentice will be an excellent Inspector General for the State of Indiana. His experience and passion for an ethical and compliance driven culture will align perfectly with our efforts to improve government efficiency for taxpayers. I am proud to appoint such an accomplished individual. Jared is going to do great things for the State of Indiana."