South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has released the 2025 Public Integrity Report, showing the Public Integrity Unit reviewed 47 misconduct reports, initiated 14 criminal investigations, and filed charges against four state employees, with all cases still pending. Jackley said the effort reflects the state’s commitment to transparency and taxpayer protection.
The Public Integrity Unit was created through Senate Bill 62, signed by Gov. Larry Rhoden, establishing mandatory misconduct reporting and whistleblower protections. The unit operates within the Attorney General’s Office, staffed by an Assistant Attorney General and a DCI Supervisory Special Agent.
Gov. Rhoden praised the initiative, noting its role in preventing corruption. Jackley emphasized that the state’s 14,000‑plus employees are largely dedicated public servants and that misconduct by a few will not overshadow their service.
The report will be issued annually and is available as the 2025 Public Integrity Program Report.
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