Yes, the IG in this case really did a bang up job of investigating the misdeeds of her Governor. Truly, a substantial record of accomplishment was missed we’re afraid.

The state inspector general, whose office investigates government corruption but was criticized by Republicans for not aggressively pursing last summer’s Troopergate scandal, is joining the growing ranks of Spitzer administration appointees leaving Albany now that David A. Paterson is governor.

Kristine Hamann, a former criminal prosecutor in the Manhattan district attorney’s office, offered her resignation to Paterson on Thursday, effective April 10.

“She’s honored to have served and she does feel she’s achieved a substantial record of accomplishment,” and agency spokeswoman said.

Hamann was unavailable for comment.

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