FarewellMessageFromTheFormerInspectorGeneralChristopherR.Mazzella

ItiswithconsiderablepridethatIpresenttoyoutheOfficeof theInspectorGeneral’s(OIG)2012AnnualReport.ThisisthefinalannualreportIwillbeofferingasIretirefromgovernmentserviceonApril26th.Likesomanybeforeit,thisreportdepictssignificantaccomplishmentsachievedbytheOIGinprovidingoversightof Countyprogramsandprojects.Indeed,inreflectingonthepastyearsthatI’veservedasInspectorGeneral,itisevidentourcumulativesuccessesareunmatchedwith224arrests;$165millioninquestionablecosts,damages,andlostrevenuesidentified;and$126.6millioninfinancialrecoveriesandincreasedrevenuesrecognized.Andonecanonlyimaginewhatdeterrentimpactouroversighthashadonpreventingothermalignedbehaviorormismanagement.

Recognizingtheimportanceof aneffectiveinspectorgeneral’soffice,theMayorandtheMiami-DadeCountyBoardof CountyCommissioners(BCC)haveconsistentlyendorsedandenactedlegislationtopromotetheOIG’sindependenceandautonomy,somuchsothattheOfficehasbecomenationallyrecognizedbytheAssociationof InspectorsGeneralasamodeluponwhichtocreatenewIGoffices.Thisinnovativeandprogressiveapproachbyourlawmakersishighlycommendable.Further,theMayorandBCChavealwaysfunded,withoutanyopposition,theoperationsandpersonnelneedsof theOIG,therebyassuringitsinstitutionalization.Thus,becomingareliable,independent,andautonomousagencychargedwithoversightof Countyprogramsandprojects,andinvestigatingCountyaffairsisgoodforthefutureof Miami-DadeCounty.Finally,IamverypleasedwiththeFederalBureauof Investigation’sdesignationof theOIGasacriminaljusticeagencyandof theaccreditationaffordedtotheOIGbytheCommissionforFloridaLawEnforcementAccreditation.ThesecharacterizationsmeanthattheOIGisoperatingunderthemoststringentandhighestprofessionalstandards.

Inclosing,letmethankallof youforsupportingtheOIGincarryingoutitsmissiontopreventanddeterfraud,waste,corruption,andmismanagement.IhopeyoucontinuetoboosttheOIG’seffortstomakegovernmentandbusinessmoretransparent,ethical,andaccountable.IbidyouallfarewellandGodspeed.

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TABLE OF CONTENTSHISTORY���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2FUNCTION�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2SATELLITEOFFICES������������������������������������������������������������������������������3INTERLOCALAGREEMENTWITHTHESCHOOLBOARDOFMIAMI-DADECOUNTY�� 4ACCREDITATIONANDCRIMINALJUSTICEAGENCYSTATUS������������������������ 5HOWWESERVETHECOMMUNITY�����������������������������������������������������������6WhatOIGOversightEncompasses��������������������������������������������������������6OPERATIONALSTRUCTUREANDOFFICESTAFFING������������������������������������ 7TheOIG’sBudgetaryStaffingChartforFY2012-2013����������������������������� 7TheInvestigationsUnit�����������������������������������������������������������������������8TheAuditUnit�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������8TheLegalUnit�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������8TheAdministrativeUnit����������������������������������������������������������������������9AboutOurLocation����������������������������������������������������������������������������9THEEXECUTIVETEAM������������������������������������������������������������������������� 10AFFILIATIONWITHTHEASSOCIATIONOFINSPECTORSGENERAL������������� 12SPEAKINGENGAGEMENTS,LECTURES,ANDTRAINING���������������������������� 13FINANCIALSNAPSHOT������������������������������������������������������������������������ 14OIGACHIEVEMENTS��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 15ARRESTSTATISTICS��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 15REPORTINGFRAUD����������������������������������������������������������������������������� 15INVESTIGATIVEHIGHLIGHTS��������������������������������������������������������������� 18PROCUREMENTANDCONTRACTINVESTIGATIONS���������������������������������� 20CRIMINALHISTORYCHECKPROGRAM��������������������������������������������������� 22AUDITS,INSPECTIONS,ANDREVIEWS�������������������������������������������������� 24OIGPROCUREMENTANDCONTRACTMONITORINGACTIVITIES���������������� 30APPENDIXCODEOFMIAMI-DADECOUNTY,Sec�2-1076OfficeoftheIG���� 32

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HISTORYMorethanfifteenyearsago,afterbeingoutragedbyaseriesofcorruptionevents,thecitizensofMiami-DadeCountycalledfortransparentandcleangovernment�Inresponsetothepublic’sdemands,theMiami-DadeCountyBoardofCountyCommissioners(BCC)createdtheOfficeoftheInspectorGeneral(OIG)�ItsenablingauthoritywasenactedinDecember1997throughSection2-1076oftheCodeofMiami-DadeCounty�

Section2-1076legislationempowerstheOIGtoinvestigateandreviewallegationsofwaste,abuse,fraud,andmismanagementinCountyaffairs�ChristopherMazzellawasselectedastheCounty’sfirstInspectorGeneral(IG)inSeptember1998�HewasreappointedastheCounty’sIGin2005,andwasagainreappointedforanotherfour-yearterminDecember2009�

IntheoriginallegislationcreatingtheOIG,theBCCdeterminedthatinordertooverseesuchalargeanddiversegovernment,theOIGshouldbeindependentandautonomous�InMarchof2005,theBCCvotedunanimouslytogivetheOIGgreaterautonomyandindependencebyrevampingtheselectionprocessofthelnspectorGeneralandbyaffordingtheIGwithafour-yearrenewablecontract�UnlikesomesituationswheretheIGischosenbythesameelectedofficialswhocouldbecomesubjectsofaninvestigation,theMiami-DadeIGisselectedbyanindependentfive-memberpanelthatincludesthePresidentoftheMiami-DadePoliceChiefs’Association,theStateAttorneyandthePublicDefenderforthe11thJudicialCourtforMiami-DadeCounty,theChairpersonoftheMiami-DadeCountyEthicsCommission,andthelocalheadoftheFloridaDepartmentofLawEnforcement�TheBCCultimatelyapprovesthepanel’sselection�

FUNCTIONIGofficesarefoundthroughoutthecountryatalllevelsoflocal,state,andfederaljurisdictions�TheMiami-DadeCountyOIGisoftenviewedbyotherlocaljurisdictionsaroundthecountryastheleadingmodeluponwhichtostructuretheirorganizations,anditoftenlendsitssupporttootheragencies�

TheMiami-DadeCountyOIGhasjurisdictiontoinvestigateofficialsatanylevel,includingelectedofficials�Toperformitsprimarymission,theOIGisempoweredtorequireanyCountyofficial,agency,orinstrumentalitytoproducedocumentsandrecords�TheOIGmayalsoissuesubpoenasandadministeroathswhenproperandappropriate�

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SATELLITEOFFICESBeginningin2000,theOfficeoftheInspectorGeneralexpandeditsoperationsbycreatingseveralpermanentoversightofficesaroundtheCounty�TheOIGdeploysinvestigators,auditorsandanalysts,asneeded,onallsatelliteassignments�Thesesatelliteofficesarenowhouseddirectlywithin

severaldepartments�ThefirstOIGsatelliteofficewasopenedatMiamiInternationalAirport,andbytheendof2002itwasstaffedwithfourfull-timespecialagents�Onaregularbasis,theMiami-DadeAviationDepartmentreferscomplexmatterstotheOIGforanindependentandobjectiveassessmentandanefficientresolution�

TheOIGhasalsohadapermanentpresenceattheMiami-DadeWaterandSewerDepartmentsince2000�Inaddition,from2007to2010theOIGwasphysicallypresentattheSouthDistrictWastewaterTreatmentPlantduringits$600millioncapitalupgradeprogram�TheOIGremainscommittedtoproactivecontractoversightastheWaterandSewerDepartmentembarksonanunprecedented$4billioninfrastructureoverhaul�

In2005,theOfficeoftheInspectorGeneralsteppedupitsoversightoftheCounty’sPublicHealthTrustanditsoperationofJacksonMemorialHospitalthatincludedopeningasatelliteofficeatJacksonMedicalTowers�OtherCountydepartmentsthattheOIGmaintainsastrategicpartnershipwitharetheSeaport,theHousingDepartment,theTransitDepartment,andthePublicWorksandWasteManagementDepartment�

Duringtheirconstructionphases,theOIGmaintainedanon-sitepresenceatthePerformingArtsCenterandattheMarlinsbaseballstadium�

Satellite offices can better facilitate

oversight of County resources.

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INTERLOCALAGREEMENTWITHTHESCHOOLBOARDOFMIAMI-DADECOUNTYOurnewestsatellitebranchopenedin2008,asaresultofanInterlocalAgreementunanimouslyapprovedinDecember2007bytheBCCandtheSchoolBoardofMiami-DadeCounty�Underthisagreement,theOIGhastakenontheadditionalroleofInspectorGeneralforthenation’sfourthlargestschooldistrict�TheInterlocalAgreementgrantstheOIGtheauthoritytoinvestigateanyaspectoftheschoolsystem�Independentoversightisessentialtoaschooldistrictmanaging$4�3billioninpublicfunds�

ThefourthannualreportoftheMiami-DadeCountyPublicSchools(M-DCPS)IGwaspublishedforfiscalyear2011-2012�Inrelationtofraudfightingactivities,investigationsbytheOIGculminatedinseveralarrestsovertheyear�OneinvestigationresultedinthearrestofanoperatorofanM-DCPSSupplementalEducationServices(SES)programprovider�TheprincipalofDivineSports,Inc�(DivineSports),aFloridanot-for-profitcorporation,waschargedwith47feloniesrelatingtofraudulentbillingschemesinvolvingtheafterschoolSEStutoringprogramsatMiamiCentralHighSchool,MiamiNorthwesternSeniorHighSchool,andGoldenGladesElementary�Thecompany,DivineSports,wasalsochargedwiththesame47felonies�

AnotherrecentinvestigationledtothearrestofaformeremployeewhoworkedasasecretaryattheRegistrar’sOfficeoftheNorthMiamiAdultEducationCenter(NMAEC)from2007until2011�ThesubjectwaschargedwithFraudulentUseofPersonalIdentification�TheOIGinvestigationdeterminedthatthesubjectusedastudent’snameanddriver’slicensetoobtainFloridaPower&Light(FPL)serviceforherhome�ThesubjectsentFPLacoupleoffacsimilesusingthestudent’snameanddriverslicensetoopentheaccount�ThesubjectthenfailedtopayFPL$1,046fortheservice�

Othersubstantiveactivitiesincludeseveralrecentinvestigationsthatdetectedinstancesofemployeeabuse,procurementirregularities,andcriminalmisconductbyschooldistrictemployeesandM-DCPSvendors�Pleasevisitwww�miamidadeig�org/MDCPS2�htmltoviewourlatestnewsandannualreports�

Nation’s 4th Largest School District with

$4.3 Billion in Public Funds

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ACCREDITATIONANDCRIMINALJUSTICEAGENCYSTATUSTheCommissionforFloridaLawEnforcementAccreditation(CFA)wasformedin1993�Initially,theCFA’saccreditationprocesswasjustforlawenforcementandcorrectionalagencies�TheCFABoardiscomprisedoffoursheriffs;fourpolicechiefs;andonerepresentativeeachfromtheAssociationofCounties,theLeagueofCities,theStateLawEnforcementChiefs’Association,andtheStateofFloridaJudiciary�In2009,anInspectorGeneralwasaddedasaBoardmember�TheCFAworkedcloselywithFlorida’sInspectorsGeneraltodevelopprofessionalstandardsforFloridaInspectorGeneralinvestigativefunctions�

InMay2010,anassessmentteamfromtheCFAarrivedtoexamineallaspectsoftheMiami-DadeCountyOIG’spoliciesandprocedures,management,andoperations�TheMiami-DadeCountyOIGhadtocomplywithapproximately40standardsinordertoreceiveaccreditedstatus�TheCFA’sassessmentteamwascomposedoflawenforcementpractitionersfromsimilaragencies�Theassessorsreviewedwrittenmaterials,interviewedindividuals,andvisitedsatelliteoffices�

OncetheCFA’sassessorscompletedtheirreview,theyreportedbacktothefullCommissionBoard�TheMiami-DadeCountyOfficeoftheInspectorGeneralreceivedaccreditationinJuly2010�

Havingheldaccreditationforalmostathree-yearperiod,theMiami-DadeOIGhasagainundergoneamandatoryassessmentforreaccreditation�Duringthisprocess,agenciesarerequiredtodemonstratecompliancewithallmandatorystandards�TheOIGdemonstrateditsproofofcompliancewiththesestandards,whichwasdeterminedbyaMarch2013on-sitereviewofitspolicies,procedures,andpracticesbyanassessmentteamsentbytheCommission�

TheMiami-DadeCountyOIGisassistingtheMiami-DadeSchoolsPoliceDepartmentinitsquesttobecomeaccreditedthroughtheCommissiononFloridaAccreditation�TheMiami-DadeCountyOIGconductedareviewoftheSchoolsPoliceDepartment’spoliciesandprocedures,inspectedseveraloftheirfacilities,andprovidedrecommendationsonhowtoimprovetheirwrittenpoliciesandprocedures�TheSchoolsPoliceDepartmentisworkingonupdatingitspoliciesandproceduresinordertoapplyforaccreditation�

TheOIGhasalsobeendesignatedbytheFederalBureauofInvestigationasaCriminalJusticeAgency�Assuch,theOIGworkscloselywithotheragencies,includinglawenforcementagencies,incarryingoutitsmission�

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HOWWESERVETHECOMMUNITYTheOIGservestheMiami-Dadecommunityofover2�5millionpeoplebydetecting,investigating,andpreventingfraud,mismanagement,waste,andtheabuseofpowerinvolvingpublicofficialsandCountyemployees,aswellascontractorsandvendorsdoingbusinesswiththeCounty�IthasthepowertoreportandrecommendtoCountyofficialswhetherparticularprograms,contracts,ortransactionsarefinanciallyreasonable,sound,necessary,oroperationallydeficient�TheOIGmayconductauditsandinspectionsregardinganymatterwithinitsjurisdictionanditmayalsoprovidegeneraloversightofdepartmentalprograms,procurementprocesses,andconstructionprojects�TheInspectorGeneralhastheexpressauthoritytoconductinvestigationsofCountyaffairsandtoreviewpast,presentandproposedCountyprograms,accounts,records,contracts,andtransactions�

RecentexamplesofitsconstructionoversightprojectsincludetheMarlinsBaseballStadium,theSouthDadeCulturalArtsCenter,andthe$600millionHigh-LevelDisinfectionProjectattheSouthDistrictWastewaterTreatmentPlant�WhatOIGOversightEncompassesToday,theOIGhasoversightofaMiami-DadeCountybudgettotalingover$4�4billionthatisspreadover25Countydepartmentsincluding:Aviation;CorrectionsandRehabilitation;Elections;theDepartmentofRegulatoryandEconomicResources;PublicHousingandCommunityDevelopment;PublicWorksandWasteManagement;Transit;theSeaport;andWater&Sewer�TheOIGalsohasoversightofothergovernmentagenciesundertheCountyumbrella,suchas:theCitizens’IndependentTransportationTrust;thePublicHealthTrust;theChildren’sTrust;andtheMiami-DadeEconomicAdvocacyTrust�

Oversight of the$4.4 billion budget

is spread overCounty departments,

independentauthorities and trusts

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OPERATIONALSTRUCTUREANDOFFICESTAFFINGTheOfficehasbeenhistoricallystructuredaroundfouroperationalunits:Investigations,Audit,Legal,andAdministrativeSupport�TheDeputyInspectorGeneralhastraditionallyoverseentheInvestigationsUnit,whichincludesasubdivisionofinvestigativeanalysts�TheAssistantInspectorGeneral,whoalsoservesasOIGLegalCounsel,hastraditionallyoverseentheremainingthreeunits�TheOIGAuditUnitalsoincludesasubdivisionofcontractoversightspecialistswhomonitorprocurementprocessesandconstructionprojects�Thefourunitsworkcloselytogethertofulfillourprimarymissionofpublicoversight�

TheOIG’sBudgetaryStaffingChartForFY2012-2013

Since2011,twoOIGpositionshavebeenunfunded,aspartoftheCounty’sbudgetausteritymeasures�ForFY13-14,theOIG’sbudgetsubmissionagainseeksfundingforonly36ofits38authorizedpositions�

Thesepositionscompriseadiverseteamofhighlyskilledprofessionalsthatincludeattorneys,CertifiedPublicAccountants,CertifiedInternalAuditors,CertifiedFraudExaminers,formerlawenforcementofficials,investigators,financialanalysts,engineers,andforensicaccountants�Somestaffmembershavespecialtiesinthefieldsofconstruction,informationtechnology,investigativedatabases,andgovernmentprocurementandbudgeting�

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TheInvestigationsUnitTheInvestigationsUnitconsistsofastaffofspecialagentswhohavevariousinvestigativebackgroundsanddiversedisciplines�Theseemployeespossessexperiencethathasbeengainedmostlybyworkinginthepublicservicesectorforagencieswhoseactivitiesrangefromtraditionallawenforcementtogovernmentalregulation�TheUnitissupportedbyinvestigativeanalystswhohavespecificexpertiseintheusageandcompliancerequiredofspecializedinvestigativedatabasesthatareinstrumentalinfurtheringtheobjectivesandfunctionoftheUnit�TheOIG’sAnalystSupervisorhasattainedthecredentialsofCertifiedLawEnforcementAnalystandistheOIG’sTerminalAgencyCoordinator,apositiondesignatedbytheFloridaDepartmentofLawEnforcement�

TheAuditUnitTheAuditUnitconsistsofanAuditManagerandauditorsthatareCertifiedPublicAccountants,CertifiedInternalAuditors,andCertifiedFraudExaminers�AllOIGauditorshaveobtainedthedesignationofCertifiedInspectorGeneral

Auditor�Additionally,theUnitissupplementedwithcontractoversightspecialistswhohaveprofessionalexpertiseingovernmentbudgetandfinancing,andcivilengineering�TheAuditUnitrecognizesthatitisdifferentinsize,resources,andmissionfromtheCountyAdministration’sinternalauditorandtheBCC’scommissionauditor�TheUnitservestheOIG’smissionbyrandomlyauditingCountycontracts

andparticipatinginspecializedreviews,studies,andevaluationsofCountyprogramsandprojects�TheUnitalsoassiststheInvestigationsUnitwithcasesthatrequireinvestigativeaccountinginsuchamannerthattheoutcomewillhavesuitableapplicationinacourtoflaw�

TheLegalUnitTheLegalUnitprovideslegalcounseltotheInspectorGeneral�OIGattorneysworkcloselywiththeInvestigationsUnittoassessthestrengthsandweaknessesofanyinvestigationwithpotentialcivil,administrative,orcriminalimplications�OIGattorneysalsoassistintheprocurementandcontractingoversightresponsibilitiesoftheOffice�TheUnitalsoreviewsproposedordinancesandresolutionstoprovidetheInspectorGeneralwithindependentlegalassessmentsofthepotentialimpactoflegislativeitems�TheLegalUnitreviewsallsubpoenastobeissuedbytheInspector

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General�OIGattorneysarechargedwithOIGcompliancewithits“advancenotice”responsibilitiesintheareasofsubpoenaissuanceandfinalreportdistribution�AllpublicreportsissuedbytheOIGarereviewedbytheLegalUnittoensurelegalsufficiencyandworkproductintegrity�OIGattorneysrespondtopublicrecordsrequestsandhandleanylitigationinvolvingtheOffice�Someattorneysarealsocross-designatedattheStateAttorney’sOfficetohandlecriminalprosecutionofOIGcases�

TheAdministrativeUnitAdministrativeUnitmemberssupporttheOIG’soversightmissionandhandletheday-to-dayadministrativefunctionsrequiredoftheoffice�Thisfunctionisaccomplishedthroughthepreparationanddisseminationofitspublicreports;maintenanceandupdatingofinformationontheOIG’sindependentwebsite;thetrackingandreferralofallincomingcomplaints;andthedesignanddistributionofitsannualreport�

AboutOurLocationTheOIGmainofficeislocatedinSuite220at19WestFlaglerStreet,betweenNorthMiamiAvenueandNW1stAvenue�WeareconvenientlylocateddirectlyeastoftheMiami-DadeCountyCourthouse,andashortwalkingdistancejustsoutheastoftheStephenP�ClarkGovernmentCenter�

TheOIGrequiresofficespacethatwillprovideanonymity,confidentiality,andsecurityforindividualscomingtotheOIGoffice�Theseindividualsmayincludewitnesses,subjects,andcomplainantswhomaybeCountyemployeesorvendorsprovidinginformationonsensitivematters,includingcriminalcases�Wearecurrentlyhousedinaprivateofficebuildingthatfulfillstheserequirementsandthatisalsolocatednearimportantgovernmentbuildings,thusprovidinganefficientlylocatedfacility�

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THEEXECUTIVETEAMCHRISTOPHERR�MAZZELLAChristopherMazzella,Miami-Dade’sfirstInspectorGeneral,retiredattheendofApril2013afterfourteenyearsonthejobastheCounty’sindependentwatchdog�

In1998,Mr�MazzellaacceptedthepositionasMiami-DadeInspectorGeneraluponretiringfromadistinguished34-yearcareerwiththeFBI�SincetheOIGbecameoperationalinthefallof1998,theIGhasparticipatedonanumberoftaskforcesaimedatrestoringintegrityandethicsinourCountygovernment�Forinstance,Mr�Mazzella’sparticipationontheDebarmentTaskForceplayedanimportantroleintheadoptionoflegislationthatstrengthenedtheCounty’sdebarmentpolicytoexcludedishonestcontractorsandvendors�Healsoparticipatedoncommitteesstudyingprocurementandlobbyingreforms,andoftenlecturedtovariousprofessionalandcivicorganizationsonthetypesoffraudcasesinvestigatedbyhisOffice�Mr�Mazzella,asMiami-DadeCountyInspectorGeneral,servedasanactiveparticipantintheNationalAssociationofInspectorsGeneral(AIG),andin2001earnedthedesignationofCertifiedInspectorGeneral(AIGCertification)�

DuringhiscareerwiththeFBI,Mr�Mazzellainvestigatedandsupervisedcomplexorganizedcrimeandpubliccorruptioncases�Inafamousorganizedcrimeinvestigationcode-named“OperationGangplank,”theleadershipofthePhiladelphiaorganizedcrimefamilywasdismantled�Mr�MazzellawasresponsibleforanumberofprominentpubliccorruptionprosecutionsinSouthFlorida�Mr�Mazzellaalsoheldanumberofexecutive-levelpositionsattheFBI�HewasLegalCounselfortwofieldoffices�WhileassignedtotheOfficeofLegalCounselinWashington,D�C�,Mr�MazzellaconductedliaisonactivitieswithCongressandwasinstrumentalindraftinglegislationexpandingthejurisdictionoftheFBI�HeservedastheOrganizedCrimeDrugEnforcementTaskForceCoordinatorfortheFloridaCaribbeanRegion�Inthatcapacity,hecoordinatedtheFBI’sdrugprogramsandinvestigationsintheFloridaCaribbeanregion,involvingover200federal,state,andlocallawenforcementpersonnel,andhelpedsecuremillionsofdollarsinfederalfundingforlocallawenforcementinitiativesandpersonnel�

Asthepublic’sdemandforethicalgovernmentcontinuedtogrow,Mr�MazzellawasoftencalledupontoshowcasetheMiami-DadeCountyOfficeoftheInspectorGeneral,whichhasservedasasuccessfulmodelforotherlocalgovernments�

Mr�MazzellaholdsaJurisDoctorandMasterofArtsDegreeandwasamemberoftheFlorida,NewJersey,andMissouriBarAssociations�

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ALANSOLOWITZMr�SolowitzhasbeenwiththeOIGsinceitsinceptionin1998and,astheDeputyInspectorGeneral,heisprimarilychargedwithheadingtheInvestigationsUnit�Mr�SolowitzhasreceivedthedesignationofCertifiedInspectorGeneralconferredbytheNationalAssociationofInspectorsGeneral�PriortojoiningtheOIGteam,Mr�SolowitzwasaLawEnforcementInvestigatorwiththeFloridaDivisionofInsuranceFraud,aSeniorInvestigatorwiththeStateofFloridaMedicaidFraudControlUnit,andwasapoliceofficerwiththeCityofMiamiBeachPoliceDepartmentfor28years�ThereheheldthepositionsofAssistantChiefofPolice,ChiefofInvestigations,andSWATCommander�Hisextensiveinvestigativebackgroundincludesorganizedinsurancefraud,healthcarefraud,corporatefraud,organizedcrime,moneylaundering,narcotics,andviolentcriminalandracketeeringinvestigations�Mr�SolowitzisagraduateoftheFBINationalAcademyandtheInstituteonOrganizedCrime�

PATRALIUMs�LiuisservingastheInterimInspectorGeneral,effectiveupontheApril2013retirementofInspectorGeneralChristopherMazzella�Priortothis,Ms�LiuwasAssistantInspectorGeneralandLegalCounselfortheOffice�Ms�LiumanagesandsupervisestheLegal,Audit,andAdministrativeUnitsoftheOffice�ShewasthechieflegaladvisortotheInspectorGeneral�InherroleasAssistantInspectorGeneral,shecoordinatedtheactivitiesoftheAuditUnitandoversawalltheadministrativeoperationsoftheOffice,includingtheOffice’sfinancesandannualbudget�Ms�LiujoinedtheMiami-DadeOIGinMarch2000�

Ms�LiubeganherlegalcareerasacriminalprosecutorwiththeMiami-DadeStateAttorney’sOffice�Afterworkingherwaythroughvariousprosecutorialassignments,shewaslastassignedtotheEconomicCrimesUnit�DirectlybeforejoiningtheOIG,Ms�LiuwasaFloridaAssistantAttorneyGeneralintheMedicaidFraudControlUnit�TheresheservedastheMiamiBureau’sin-houselegaladvisor,coordinatinglegalactionwithfederalprosecutorsandhandlingcivilcasesinvolvingtheFalseClaimsActandapplicationsforinjunctivereliefinvolvingtheproceedsofMedicaidfraud�

Ms�LiureceivedherJurisDoctorDegreefromtheUniversityofWashingtoninSeattle,Washington�SheisamemberoftheFloridaandWashingtonStateBarAssociations�Ms�LiubecameaCertifiedInspectorGeneralin2003andearnedthedesignationofCertifiedInspectorGeneralAuditorin2009�BothcertificationsareconferredbytheNationalAssociationofInspectorsGeneral(AIG)�Ms�LiuisanactivememberoftheAIG,andhasalsoservedonitsBoardofDirectorssince2006�Ms�LiurecentlybecameaboardmemberoftheFloridaChapteroftheAIG�

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AFFILIATIONWITHTHEASSOCIATIONOFINSPECTORSGENERALTheMiami-DadeCountyOfficeoftheInspectorGeneralisproudofitsleadershipaffiliationanditslong-termserviceontheBoardofDirectorsoftheAssociationofInspectorsGeneral(AIG)�TheAIGisanational,non-profitorganizationwhosegoalistoprovideacivic,educational,charitable,andbenevolentorganizationfortheexchangeofideas,information,education,knowledge,andtrainingamongmunicipal,local,state,national,andinternationalInspectorsGeneral�Theorganizationstrivestofosterandpromotepublicaccountabilityandintegrityinthegeneralareasoftheprevention,examination,investigation,audit,detection,eliminationandprosecutionoffraud,wasteandabuse,throughpolicyresearchandanalysis;standardizationofpractices,policies,conductandethics;andencouragementofprofessionaldevelopmentbyprovidingandsponsoringeducationalprograms�TheFloridaChapteroftheAIGwasestablishedin2001,andhasbecomethelargestchapterintheAssociation�ThechapterwasformerlyknownastheTallahasseeChapteroftheAIG�InordertobetterservethemovementtowardslocalgovernmentIGrepresentation,theMiami-DadeOIGwasinvolvedintheefforttorenametheChapterto“TheFloridaChapteroftheAssociationofInspectorsGeneral�”ThenamechangewaspertinenttoSouthFlorida�TheMiami-DadeCountyOIGwasthefirstIGofficeinFloridacreatedtorepresentitslocalgovernment,andisoftenviewedbyotherlocaljurisdictionsaroundthecountryasaleadingmodeluponwhichtostructuretheirorganizations�In2009,PalmBeachCountyexpresslymodeleditsnewinspectorgeneralofficeafterthatofMiami-DadeCounty�TheopeningsofinspectorgeneralofficesinBrowardandPalmBeachcountieshavecompletedthelocalSouthFloridamovement�OfnoteisthefactthattheBrowardIGisaformerattorneyfromtheMiami-DadeOIG�TheSouthFloridaAIGmembershipnowhasastronganddistinctcommonality,anditslocalgovernmentwatchdogsaresuretohaveanimpressiveimpactinthedevelopmentofpublicaccountabilityandintegrityinFlorida�

The Miami-Dade County OIG was the first IG office in Florida created to represent its

local government.

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SPEAKINGENGAGEMENTS,LECTURES,ANDTRAININGMr�MazzellawasinvitedtoaddresstheFinanceIndustryStandardsAssociationandthePublicHealthTrustRecoveryBoardduringtheyear�Mr�MazzellaalsomadepresentationsbeforetheSchoolBoardAuditandEthicsCommittees,andotherlocalcivicorganizations�

OIGSpecialAgentsaresometimesaskedtolendtheirprofessionalexpertisetothecommunity�OneofourSpecialAgents,aFederalLawEnforcementTrainingCenterCertifiedEthicsInstructor,presentedEthicsintheFieldofLawEnforcementtotheSurfsidePoliceDepartment,andalsotolawenforcementandcorrectionspersonnelfortheStateLawEnforcementChiefs’Association(SLECA)�SeveralstaffmembershavetaughtEthicsTrainingforProcurementProfessionalstovariousMiami-Dadedepartments�

TwoOIGseniormembershavebeenmainstayinstructorsattheAIG’scertificationinstitutes�AnOIGSupervisorySpecialAgentinstructstwospecialtycoursesfortheCertifiedIGandCertifiedIGInvestigatorInstitutes�Thesecoursesinvolvemulti-agencyinvestigationsandtheutilizationofdigitalevidence�TheAssistantInspectorGeneralcontinuestoteachtheAuditInterviewingandAuditReportWritingcourses,whicharepartoftheCertifiedIGAuditorcurriculum�

TrainingofOIGstaffisessentialtomaintainthemosthighlyskilledandexperiencedprofessionalsintheirfields�TheOfficemaintainsacommitmenttoinvestingresourcesforspecializedtrainingandcertifications�Advancedtraining,continuingeducation,andthedevelopmentoftechnologyexpertiseareprerequisitesforsuccessfuloperations�

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FINANCIALSNAPSHOTTheOIGismindfuloftheweakeningeconomyandtheaddedstrainsplacedontaxpayerswhopayforgovernmentservices�Assuch,wehavebeencarefultospendfrugallyand,atthesametime,cutgovernmentwaste�

TheOIG’sbudgetisfundedbythreedistinctsources�TheseincludetheOIGproprietaryfeesassessedonCountycontracts,directpaymentscollectedthroughmemorandumsofunderstandingcontractedwithvariousCountydepartments,andgeneralfundsallocatedthroughtheCounty’sbudgetprocess�AfourthcategoryisOIGcarryover(higherthanexpectedreturnsonIGproprietaryfeesandunspentaccumulatedsavings),whichgreatlyoffsetstheOIG’sneedforgeneralfunddollars�

TheFinancialSummaryBelowComesDirectlyFromTheCounty’sFY2012-13AdoptedBudget

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OIGACHIEVEMENTSQuestionableCosts,Savings,andRestitutionsSinceourlastannualreport,theOIGhasidentifiedover$21�5millioninquestionablecosts,losses,damages,andlostrevenuesfortheCounty�Duringthissamereportingperiod,over$6�5millioninavertedlosses,projectedsavings,financialrecoveries,andincreasedrevenueshavebeenachievedfortheCounty�

TheOfficeoftheInspectorGeneralwascreatedin1998,andsinceitsinceptionhasidentifiedover$165milliondollarsinquestionablecosts,lossesanddamages,andlostrevenues�Over$126�6milliondollarsinavertedlosses,projectedsavings,financialrecoveries,andincreasedrevenueshavebeenachievedfortheCounty�

ARRESTSTATISTICSCriminalInvestigations-Arrests,Convictions,andGuiltyVerdicts

Sincebecominganoperationalofficein1998,theinvestigativeactivitiesoftheOIGhaveresultedinthearrestsof224individualsandthechargingof12companiesforcrimesandfraudsagainsttheCounty�OIGinvestigationsresultedin12fraud-relatedarrestsandnumerousconvictionssinceourlastannualreport�Chargesfiledagainsttheseindividualsincluderacketeering,organizedschemetodefraud,grandtheft,forgery,utteringforged

instruments,IDtheft,officialmisconduct,andprohibitedsolicitationoffunds�

REPORTINGFRAUDInaccordancewithitsmissiontopromoteethics,honesty,andefficiencyingovernmentandtorestoreandpromotethepublic’strustingovernment,theOIGcontinuestoprovidethepublicwithaccesstoregistertheirconcernsviatheOIGFraudComplaintProgram�ThisProgramprovidesthepublicwitheasyaccesstoreportcomplaintsviatheinternetandbycallingourhotline�TheProgramisaninvaluablemeansingeneratingfraudleadsfromcitizens,vendors,contractors,subcontractors,andemployeesourcesthroughouttheCounty�TheseleadsfromthepublicareakeycomponentinthecontinueddevelopmentandproductivityoftheOIG�

OIGinvestigationsareinitiateduponthereceiptofcredibleinformationalleginganactoffraud,waste,financialmismanagement,orcorruptionthatfallswithintheOIG’sjurisdiction�

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TheOIGencouragesanypersontocontactustoreportsuspectedinstancesoffraudorcorruptioninvolvingtheCounty�Thereareavarietyofconvenientmethodsavailabletoregisterafraudcomplaint�CallscanbemadetotheOIGFraudHotlineat(305)579-2593,oracomplaintcanbefaxedto(305)579-2656�Writtencomplaintscanbemailedto19WestFlaglerStreet,Suite220,Miami,Florida33130�ThepublicisalsoencouragedtovisittheOIGwebsitetoreportfraudconfidentiallyon-lineatwww�miamidadeig�org�Whileyoumayelecttoremainanonymousifyouwish,youareencouragedtoidentifyyourselfincaseadditionalinformationisneededthatmightprovehelpfulintheOIG’sreviewofthematter�IfyoubelievethatmakingareporttotheOIGwillplaceyouatriskofretaliation,youshouldinformtheOIGofthisconcern�TherearecertainprovisionsundertheCodeofMiami-DadeCountyandFloridalawthat,undercertaincircumstances,willprotectMiami-Dadeorschooldistrictemployees,independentvendors,orcontractorsundercontractwiththeCountyfromretaliation�

TheOfficereceived302fraudcomplaintsduringthe2011-12fiscalyear�Ofthese,125complaintswerereceivedon-line,88complaintsweremailedorfaxedin;and89complaintscameinonthefraudhotlineorwerereceivedinperson�Themajorityofthecomplaints,50%,werereferredtoappropriateCountydepartmentsorothergovernmentalagenciesthatcoulddirectlyaddressthecomplaints�Itwasdeterminedthat32%didnotwarrantfurtheractionforvariousreasons,suchasalackofsufficientdetailprovidedorthatthematterwasnotwithintheOIG’sjurisdiction�However,17%of

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thecomplaintsreceiveddidleadtotheinitiationofacase,audit,inquiry,orinvestigation�Theremaining1%arestillunderrevieworarependingadditionalinformationand/orresources�

TheOIGcannotoverlyemphasizetheimportanceofthepublic’ssupportandinvolvementinthereportingoffraudandcorruptioninvolvingtheCounty�AsubstantialportionoftheOIGcaseloadisadirectresultoftipsreceivedthroughthemail,faxmachine,hotline,andviatheOIGwebsite�Inadditiontothemanycriminalcases,audits,andreviewsfeaturedinourannualreports,numerousreformsareimplementedasadirectresultofOIGinquiries,recommendations,andreferrals�Employeereprimands,probations,terminations,andrecommendationsforadditionaltraininghavebeenadirectresultofpublicfraudcomplaintsmadetotheOIG,ashavethecreationandstrengtheningofpoliciesandprocedures,andtheenforcementofexistingstatutesandregulations�

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INVESTIGATIVEHIGHLIGHTSThe OIG Investigations Unit conducts investigations that may involve criminal and/or administrative allegations. When criminal allegations are sustained, the cases are forwarded to prosecutorial authorities for the filing of criminal charges. Administrative findings involving County employees, program abuse, or wasteful transactions are presented to the department director who is over the subject area. Investigative results are shared with the Board of County

Commissioners, the Mayor’s Office, and the public through the issuance of OIG advisory memoranda. The following are just some of the cases that the OIG Investigations Unit worked on during the year.

Con-ArtistsSwindleMillionsAjointinvestigationbytheOIG,theMiami-DadePoliceDepartment,andtheMiami-DadeStateAttorney’sOfficeresultedinthearrestoffourindividualsforRacketeering�AydaYoung,YohanyGarcia,ZoraidaAbreu,andJohnnyBou-NassarwerearrestedandchargedwithRacketeering,GrandTheft,UtteringForgedInstruments,andIdentityTheft�Theinvestigationrevealedthatthefourindividuals,operatingthroughaFloridacorporationcalledMiami-DadeCountyShortSales,Inc�(MDCShortSales),defrauded15victimsofover$2�4million�Theinvestigationrevealedtwodistinctscamsusedbythegrouptodefraudthevictims�

Inthefirstscam,prospectivebuyerspickedpropertiesfromlistingswithdelinquentMiami-Dadetaxes,andwrotecheckspayabletoMiami-DadeCountyorMDCShortSalesforthedelinquenttaxes�WritingthechecksouttotheCountyprovidedthevictimsameasureofcomfortinthelegitimacyofthetransaction�Thechecks(rangingfrom$6,000toover$30,000)weretakenbyGarcia,Young,AbreuorBou-NassartocheckcashingstoreswhereMDCShortSaleshadestablishedbusinessrelationships�BuyerswereassuredthattheywouldgetfulltitletothepropertyfromtheMiami-DadeCountycourts,andsomereceivedfraudulentlynotarizeddocumentsasproofoftheirpurchase�Thepropertieswereneverdeededtoanyofthevictimsandmostvictimslostalloftheirmoney�Afewrecoveredaminimalamountfromthedefendantsafterrepeatedrequeststhattheirmoneybereturned�Inthesecondvariationofthescam,thedefendantsusedthecompanyname,

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MDCShortSales,tolurebuyersinterestedinshortsalerealestatepurchases,althoughtheyhadnolegalauthoritytosellanyoftheproperties�Similartothetaxdeedscheme,phonydocumentswereprovidedtothebuyers�Victimlossesfromtheshortsalescamrangedfrommorethan$40,000toover$500,000�Oneofthefourdefendantshaspledguilty�Theotherthreeareawaitingtrial�

FundstoPreventJuvenileCrimeArePilferedThroughaportionofpropertytaxes,Miami-DadeCountypropertyownersfundtheChildren’sTrusttoprovideservicesforchildreninthecommunity�TheBrownsvilleCommunityDevelopmentCorporation,Inc�(BCDC),acommunity-basedserviceprovider,receivedChildren’sTrustgrantfunds,aspartoftheYouthViolencePreventionInitiative�BCDCwastousethefundstodevelopandimplementacomprehensivestrategytopreventjuvenilecrimeamongyouthsintheBrownsville-LibertyCityneighborhoods�OIGinvestigatorsfoundthatLarrieM�Lovett,II,theChairmanandDirectorofBCDC,usedsomeofthosefundstopayfor:atriptoChicagoonbehalfofthechurchheministers,tripstoLosAngelesandTucson,astayattheMarriottImperialPalmsduringapersonalvacation,rentpaymentforhishome,personalcarpayments,personalcarrentals,utilitypayments,andcashwithdrawnatATM’sduringholidaysorpersonaltrips�LovettwasarrestedinOctober2012forillegallydivertingover$112,000ingrantfunds�Thecriminalcaseispending�

DayCareOwnerCheatstheSystemAjointinvestigationbetweentheOIG,theU�S�DepartmentofHousingandUrbanDevelopmentOfficeoftheInspectorGeneral,andtheMiami-DadeStateAttorney’sOfficeresultedintheSeptember2011arrestandthesubsequentJuly2012guiltypleaofMelanieLynDavisonchargesofGrandTheftandPublicAssistanceFraud�

TheOIGinvestigationfoundthatDaviswasrunningadaycarefacility—forwhichshewasreceivingpublicsubsides—outofherrent-subsidizedhome�Between2008and2009,Davisreceivedover$55,000inhumanservicesgrantfundingforeligiblelow-incomechildrentoattendherdaycareandfailedto

reportthisincomeinqualifyingforSection8Programhousingassistance�Shereceivedover$28,000inSection8housingassistanceduringthesesametwoyears�Shealsofailedtoreportherhusband’sidentityandhisincometoSection8Programadministrators�Daviswasadjudicatedguiltyandsentencedtoprobationfortenyearsonthegrandtheftcharge,andaconcurrentfiveyearsofprobationonthepublic

assistancefraudcharge�ThecourtalsoorderedDavistopayrestitutionforthefullamountstolenfromtheSection8Program—$28,882�Additionally,DaviswasorderedtopaycourtcostsandcostsofinvestigationtotheOIG�

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MatrimonialVictimsBilkedArthurSpicer,Jr�andVerseyMiller,twoemployeesoftheMiami-DadeCountyClerkofCourts,werearrestedinAugust2011,followinganOIGinvestigationthatrevealedtheyalteredandfalsifiedofficialmarriagelicenserecords,

circumventedStateofFloridastatutorywaitingperiodrequirements,andpocketedfeesofcouplestheyovercharged,aswellasfeesduetotheClerk’sOffice�AspartoftheirdutiesintheMarriageLicenseBureau,SpicerandMillerprocessedmarriagelicenseapplications,issuedmarriagelicenses,performedmarriageceremonies,andmaintainedmarriagelicenserecords�Thesetwoformeremployeespled

guiltyinAugust2012tomultiplecountsofOfficialMisconductandonecounteachofOrganizedSchemetoDefraud�SpicerandMillerweresentencedtofiveyearsofprobationand100hoursofcommunityservice�TheyarerequiredtopayrestitutiontothecouplestheydefraudedandtotheClerk’sOffice�

PROCUREMENT&CONTRACTINVESTIGATIONS• Along-timeCountycontractor,whohadbeenprovidingjanitorialservices

toMiami-DadeCountysince2004,haditscontractsterminateduponthereleaseoftheOIG’sreportdemonstratingwide-scaleprocurementfraud�TCBSystems,Inc�hadbeenthesolevendorawardedthejanitorialservicecontractfortheDowntownGovernmentComplexsinceJanuary2004�TCBwasrequiredtosubmitanewperformancebondeachtimethecontract

wasrenewedorextended�TheOIGinvestigationconcludedthatTCBsubmittedatotalofsevenfraudulentsuretybondstotheCounty,consistingofonefraudulentbidbondandsixfraudulentperformancebonds�ThisactionplacedtheCountyatriskforyearswhileTCBenjoyedalucrativeCountycontractearningover$25million�InAugust2012,TCBanditsprincipalswereformally

debarredfromcontractingwiththeCountyforfiveyears,themaximumamountallowedundertheCountyCode�ThecriminalcaseisbeinghandledbytheFloridaDepartmentofFinancialServices,DivisionofInsuranceFraud�

•InMay2012,felonygrandtheftchargeswerefiledagainstacontractorforsubmittingfalsedocumentationinconnectionwithachangeorder�Thecontractor,hiredtorenovatetwoparksheltersatA�D�BarnesPark,submittedphonypricequotes,invoicesandreleasesoflienfromnon-existentsubcontractorsinconnectionwithachangeorderpaymentrequest�Beforeanymonieswerepaid,thecontractorhadalreadybeenterminatedfromtheprojectbecauseofpoorperformance�Luckily,thesuretyoftheperformancebondmadetheCountywholeandtherewasnomonetaryloss�

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• InJuly2012,forgerychargeswerefiledagainsttheformerofficemanagerofaCountyvendorcontractedforlandscapingandlawnmaintenance�Theformerofficemanageradmittedtoalteringaninsurancedocumenttomakeitappearthatthecompany’sinsurancecoveragewasstillineffect,whenithadbeencancelledfornon-payment�Thedefendantsurrenderedtoauthoritiesandenteredintoapre-trialdiversionprogram�

• InAugust2012,theOIGissuedareporttotheMiami-DadeCountyCommunityActionandHumanServicesDepartmentconcludingthatoneofitscontractorssubmittedanalteredinvoiceinanattempttoobtainpaymentthatwashigherthantheactualcosts�Thecontractorwasprovidinghomeweatherizationservicestoeligiblelow-incomefamiliespursuanttoaCounty-administeredprogramfundedbytheU�S�DepartmentofEnergy�TheCountyneverpaidtheinvoice,andthecontractorwasterminatedfornon-performance�TheOIGrecommendeddebarmentofthecontractor�

• AnOIGinvestigationoftwomanagementagreementsatMiamiInternationalAirportdeterminedthatimpropercostallocationshadbeenmadeforthepastseveralyearsbetweentheMiamiInternationalAirportHotelandtheTopofthePortRestaurant�BothfacilitieswereoperatedbythesamemanagementfirmbutundertwoseparatecontractswiththeAirport�Housekeepingandcleaningservicesthatwereprovidedtotherestaurantbyhotelstaffwerebookedasexpensestothehotel�Likewise,bookkeepingandaccountingservicesprovidedtotherestaurantbyhotelemployeeswerealsobookedashotelexpenses�Oneoftherestaurant’smanagerswasonthehotel’spayroll—nottherestaurant’spayroll�Theseaccountingmisstatementsmayhavehadaneffectonthevariablemanagementfeepaidtotheoperator�Theseinaccurateallocationsalsomaskedthetrueoperatingcostofeachfacility�TheOIG’sfindingsandrecommendationswerereportedtotheAirport’sCommercialOperationsandFinanceDepartments�Itwillbethejobofthesedepartmentstoverifytheaccuracyoffuturereportings�

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CRIMINALHISTORYCHECKPROGRAMAdministeredbyOIGAnalystsMiami-DadeCountyOrdinanceNo�09-95,ascodifiedinSection2-11�38�1oftheCodeofMiami-DadeCounty,requirestheOfficeoftheInspectorGeneraltoconductacriminalhistorybackgroundcheckofeachcandidatenominatedtoserveonanadvisoryboard�Duringfiscalyear2011-2012,OIGinvestigativeanalystsconducted100Floridacriminalhistorybackgroundchecks�RequeststoconductthechecksareforwardedtotheOIGbytheClerk’sOffice�OIGresultsareprovideddirectlytothenominatingCommissionerforhisorherreview�Thechartsbelowdepict,byCommissionDistrict,thenumberofchecksperformedinfiscalyear2011-12�

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BackgroundChecksWerePerformedForNomineestotheFollowingAdvisoryBoards:

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AUDITS,INSPECTIONS,ANDREVIEWSEach year, the OIG Audit Unit plans, executes, and issues a few substantial audits that are relevant to current Miami-Dade County issues and priorities. The OIG prides itself on being able to provide stakeholders with an in-depth and comprehensive analysis of the audited subject matter. The OIG provides only those recommendations that are supported by the audit data and that attack the cause that is creating the

deficiencies. But the OIG Audit Unit is more than just audits. It follows up on audit recommendations and executes targeted inspections of contract activity. OIG Auditors and Contract Oversight Specialists monitor a host of procurement processes and construction projects. The following are summaries of substantial audit reports issued in fiscal year 2011-12, and a significant audit result stemming from an earlier issued report.CountyLandfillClosureGrantsExaminedAnauditwasperformedthatfocusedonMiami-DadeCountygrantsawardedtothreecitiestocloselandfillswithintheirmunicipalboundaries�Theauditchronicledtheadministrationoftheexpenditureofgrantmonies(throughJune2011)bytheDepartmentofPublicWorksandWasteManagement(PWWM),theCounty’sbondengineers,andthegrantrecipients(thecitiesofNorthMiami,Miami,andHomestead)�

TheauditfoundthattheCityofNorthMiami(MunisportLandfill)andtheCityofHomestead(HomesteadLandfill)didnotcomplywithgrantrequirementsbymaintainingbooks,records,invoices,andreceiptsinamannerthatdocumentshowthegrantfundsasdisbursedwereactuallyusedtoperformworkauthorizedunderthegrantagreement�AnotherauditfindingrelatedtothelackofaffidavitsandreleasesofliensrequiredondrawrequestsprovidedontheMunisportLandfillclosureproject�TheHomesteadLandfillclosureproject,incontrast,didhavetherequiredaffidavitsandreleases�

AgreatconcerntotheOIGwastheabsenceofalandfillclosuredeadlineontheMunisportLandfillproject�Duetochangesindevelopers,thebankruptcyofonedeveloperandcourtinvolvementofareceiver,theprojectwasseriouslystalled�EventhoughtheCityofNorthMiamihadavailablegrantfundstocontinuewiththeclosurework,ithadnot�TheOIGrecommendedde-couplingthegrantfundingfromthecommercialdevelopmentofthesite�Similarly,theOIGauditcommentedonthefactthattheCityofMiami’sVirginiaKeyLandfillclosure

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projectwasalsoatastandstill�Approximately$28millionhasbeensittingidleinarestrictedpooledcashaccountsince2005—bearingminimalinterest—whiletheCountycontinuestopaythedebtserviceonbondproceedsthatarenotbeingused�

ThefinalauditreportwasissuedinFebruary2012�Sincethen,significantactivityhastakenplacetomoveboththeMunisportandVirginiaKeylandfillclosureprojectsforward�InMay2012,theCityofNorthMiamifinallychoseanewdevelopmentteamforthesite�Moreimportantly,theCityretaineditsownengineeringconsultanttoproceedwithgroundwaterremediation�Thedeveloper,aspartofitsagreementwiththeCityofNorthMiami,isresponsiblefortheactuallandfillclosureandmustcompletethisactivitywithintenyears�

InMarch2013,theBCCpassedaresolutionapprovingtheexecutionofaninterlocalagreementbetweentheCountyandtheCityofMiamifortheremediationandclosureoftheVirginiaKeyLandfillsite�Theoriginalgrantagreementwasterminatedandreplacedbythisinterlocalagreement�TheCountywillconducttheremediationandclosure,whichwillincludethecompletionoftheSiteAssessmentReport(SAR),preparationofaRemedialActionPlan,constructionandimplementationoftheremedialsystemdesign,performanceoflandfillclosureconstruction,andsecuringlandfillclosurecertification�Todate,theCountyhasexecutedanagreementwithaconsultanttoprovidetheSARandremedialsystemdesign�

Theprojectisestimatedtocostapproximately$46million�Approximately$28millionof2005seriesbondfundingwillbeusedtofundtheCounty’sinitialefforts�Anewbondissuancewillbeneededforfundstocompletetheclosureproject�Uponcompletionoftheremediationandclosure,theCityofMiamiintendstousethesiteasapublicpurposepark�

AnimalServicesAuditRevealsAdministrativeMessAnOIGauditoftheAnimalServicesDepartment(ASD)resultedin10findingsand20recommendationsthatdocumentASD’sadministrativeandenforcementactivitiesastheyrelatetodograbiesvaccinationsandlicensetags�Theaudit’sprimaryobservationsaddressedASD’slackofawarenessorwillingnesstoresolvenon-compliantpracticesbylicensingstations(i�e�,veterinarians,petdealers,andhobbybreeders)�TheselicensingstationswerenotofferingtodogownersintheCountycertainbenefitsavailableunderCountyCode�Twobenefitsthatshouldhavebeenavailabletothepublicare:(1)thatveterinarianshavelicensetagsavailableforsaleatthetimethedogreceivesitsannualvaccination,and(2)thatreducedpricelicensetagsareavailableforsaletolow-incomeCountydogowners�TheauditnotedthatChapter5oftheCountyCoderequiresdogownersto

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bothvaccinateandtagtheirdogsannually�Theauditdocumentedthatseverallicensingstationsdidnotmakedogtagsavailableforsale,inconveniencingdogowners,whowouldthenhavetoobtaindogtagsfromASDdirectly�ThisdisconnectalsoadverselyimpactedASD’sabilitytokeepitslicensingdatabasecurrent,becausethepaperworksubmittedbyveterinariansforrabiesvaccinationwasnotalwaysaccompaniedbythelicenserenewalpaperwork�Asaresult,doglicensefeeshadtobecollectedseparatelyfromtheowner,thusaffectingthedepartment’srevenuecollection�

TheOIGauditillustratesthatASDusedalaborintensiveandtime-consumingproceduretoprocessinformationsubmittedbylicensingstations�InFY2011,staffprocessedabout2,200MonthlyAccountingReportsattachedtowhichwere220,000rabiesvaccinationcertificates�ASDisconsistentlythreetofourmonthsbehindinitsdataentryofrabiesvaccinationinformation,whichcanresultininappropriatecitationsbeingissuedtoowners�ThebackloginprocessingthemonthlyreportssignificantlyimpactsASD’sabilitytotimelycompletetheannualreconciliations�Forexample,ASDcompleteditsFY2010annualreconciliationsinJuly2012�UntimelyreconciliationsimpairASD’sabilitytoinvoicelicensingstationsforthecostoftagsconsignedtothembutnotreportedassoldorreturnedtotheDepartment�

Moreover,veterinariansarenotrequiredtoreporteuthanizeddogs�Owners,ontheotherhand,maybeundertheimpressionthattheirveterinariansdoreporteuthanizedpets�ThismisunderstandingcausedOIGauditorstowitnessdistraughtdogownerstryingtorectifycitationsissuedtothempertainingtotheirdeceaseddogs�

Finally,OIGauditorsobservedthatASD’spetdealerlicensingstationregistrationprocessisnotwellcoordinatedandresultedinsomepetdealersnotbeingregisteredaslicensingstations�Inaddition,ASDhasnoprocedureforidentifyingclosedlicensingstationsandgettingbackitsunissuedtags�

InlightofcurrenteffortstoestablishadedicatedrevenuesourceforASDandforASDtobecomea“no-kill”shelter,theOIGbelievesthattheexpeditiousimplementationoftheaudit’srecommendationsisvitaltoenhancingthepublic’strustoftheCounty’sadministrationoverAnimalServices�

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AuditofBasketballArenaContractManagementInApril1997,CountyCommissionersapprovedvariousagreementsforthedevelopmentandmanagementofanewarena,financedbythenewlyformedHeatGrouppartnership,BasketballProperties,Ltd�(BPL)�TheAmericanAirlinesArena(Arena)isCounty-ownedandsubsidized,builton17acresofwaterfrontpropertythattheCountypurchasedfromtheCityofMiamifor$37�6millioninearly1998�ConstructionoftheArenabeganinearly1998,andlessthantwoyearslatertheArenaofficiallyopeneditsdoorsonDecember31,1999�

InMay2012,theOIGreleaseditsauditthatfocusedontheCounty’sadministrationoftheManagementAgreement(Agreement)withBPLandits

accountingrecordsandfinancialreportingforfiscalyearsendingJune30,2005throughJune30,2010�UndertheAgreement,anyexcesscashflowderivedfromArenaoperationsaredistributedtoBPL,withoneexception�Aprofitsharingprovisionprovidesacomputationtoperform,ifArenaoperationsachieveacertainamountofexcesscash,allowingBPLtoretainthefirst$14millionof“ArenaDistributableNetCashFlow”(NetCashFlow)�Anyexcessover$14millionistobedistributedbetweenBPLandtheCounty,with60%oftheexcessamountgoingtoBPLandtheremaining40%totheCounty�Asoffiscalyear2012,Arenaoperationshaveonlygenerated$6�2millionofNetCashFlow,so

therehavebeennodistributionstotheCountytodate�

TheOIGauditfoundafundamentallackofcommunicationbetweenthedesignated“CountyRepresentative”andBPLpersonnelregardingtheiradministration,management,legalissues,andoperationoftheArena�InterviewsofCountyandBPLstaffrevealedthattheCountyhadlittleideaastowhytheArenafailedtogeneratesufficientreportableNetCashFlowtoresultinprofitsharing�Theseadministrativedeficienciescontributedtoauditfindingspertainingtothebudgetaryprocess,tothemonitoringofArenaassets,totheaccountingprocess,andtotheactualfinancialresultsattained�

Forexample,AnnualOperatingBudgetswereconsistentlysubmittedlateandAnnualCapitalBudgetswerenotbeingreceivedatallbytheCounty�TheOIGlearnedthatBPLspent$127,640(fiscalyear2008)to$2,549,810(fiscalyear2007)moreoncapitalexpendituresthanwasshowninits—undistributed—AnnualCapitalBudget�Overthecourseofsixfiscalyears,BPLoverspentitscapitalbudgetonfouroccasions,totaling$3�3million�Hadthe

Lax oversight of Arena

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CountyreceivedandapprovedBPLcapitalbudgets,asrequired,theseexcessexpendituresshouldhavebeenconsiderednon-allowableandexcludedfromtheNetCashFlow�

FurtheradministrativelapsesincludedtheCounty’sfailureinmonitoringpersonalpropertyandequipmentinventorylistingsfortheArena($5�1millionofpropertyandequipment)�Similarly,theCountyhadneverhiredanindependentqualifiedengineertoinspecthowthe$200millionArenaisbeingmaintained�TheCountyalsolackedanunderstandingofArenaoperationsthataffectrevenues,suchasPremiumInventoryseatingticketsalescontracts,Arenaconfigurationandusage,non-Heateventusage,andthird-partyadvertising�AuditorsobservedunaddressedproblemsinBPL’saccountingpracticesandfinancialreporting,andfoundthatBPL’srecordedexpenseallocationshavebeeninconsistentandunsupportedbyauthoritativeaccountingrecords�CertainexpensesweredeemedquestionablewhencalculatingtheNetCashFlow,suchaspoliticalandcharitablecontributions,associationduesandsponsorships,certainlobbyingexpenses,andexecutivecompensation�

Toaddresstheseauditfindings,theOIGrecommendedchangesinadministrativeprotocolsandadjustmentstocertainamountsprovidedforinthecomputationofNetCashFlow�Theauditresultedintheimplementationofadministrativecontrolprotocolsfor21ofthe23OIGrecommendations,promotingfiscalprudenceandenforcingtheCounty’srights,asoutlinedintheAgreements�

However,twootherauditrecommendations,relatingtomonetaryadjustments,werenotpursuedbytheCounty�Statusreportsandcorrespondenceissuedinthefallof2012attemptedtoresolvetheOIG’sdisagreementwiththeCountyadministrationontheselastpoints�Attheendofthediscussion,CountyadministratorsrepliedtotheOIGthattheseexpenditures—whichincludedtheaforementionedlobbyingexpensesandpoliticalcontributions—were“customaryinaccordancewithindustrystandards”andthattheywouldnotseektorecoupthem�TheOIGclassifiedthisauditasclosedbutunresolvedduetothedisagreementoverthesetworecommendations�

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JacksonHealth’sInternationalProgramFinallyIn-SourcedInOctober2010,anOIGauditoftheManagementServicesAgreementbetweenthePublicHealthTrust/JacksonHealthSystem(PHT/JHS)andFoundationHealthServices,Inc�(FHS)recommendedthat“PHT/JHSreevaluatetheentirearrangementbetweenitandFHSfortheoperationandmanagementoftheJacksonMemorialHospitalInternationalProgramandfortheprovisionofhospitalityandconciergeservices�ThisreviewshouldreevaluatethePHT/JHS’needanddesiretooutsourcebothoreitheroftheseoperations,andtheefficienciestobeachievedbythePHT/JHStomanageitsownprogramsdirectly�Non-monetaryconsiderations,suchasaccountabilityandtransparency,shouldalsobetakenintoaccountinthis,orinanyconsiderationregardingtheexpenditureofpublicfunds�”

AfterterminatingitsagreementwithFHS,thePHT/JHScreateditsownnot-for-profitentity,JacksonMemorialInternational,Inc�,tomarketthehospitalandmedicalservicestointernationalpatients�Afteroperatingforapproximatelyoneyear,PHT/JHSofficialssoughttowinddowntheactivitiesofitsnot-for-profitentityandfinallytransfertheoperationsin-house�Duringthatoneyearoperation,thenot-for-profitneverfullygotofftheground�IthadaBoardofDirectorsbutitsemployeesweretemporarilyplacedonthePHT/JHSpayrolluntiltheyweretobetransitionedtothenewnot-for-profit—whichneverhappened�Afteroneyear,thePHT/JHSreportedthatthedefactoin-sourcingoftheprogramprovidedunexpectedresultswitha40%reductioninexpendituresanda52%increaseinrevenues!

Intheend,thePHT/JHSfinallydissolveditsnot-for-profitandmadetheInternationalProgramadepartmentofPHT/JHS�Itwaswidelyrecognizedthatthiswouldnotonlysavemoney,butprovidetheincreasedaccountabilityandheightenedtransparencyoriginallyadvocatedbytheOIG�

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OIGPROCUREMENT&CONTRACTMONITORINGACTIVITIES

TheOIGmonitorsmanyCountyactivitiesincludingprocurementactions,contracts,constructionprojects,andprogram/grantmanagementactivities�TheOIGhastwoContractOversightSpecialistswhocloselyfollowprocurementsandcontractproposals,andprovidecommentsandindependentobservationsrelativetotheproprietyandsoundnessofproposedactions�OtherOIGoversightactivities

includereviewingandcommentingondraftprocurementsolicitationsandcontracts;attendingpre-awardmeetingsandnegotiationsessions;conductingreviewsofCountyandcontractorperformance;attendingcontract/projectstatusmeetings;andevaluatingcontract/projectcloseoutactivitiesandfinalpayments�SupplementingtheeffortsofthetwoContractOversightSpecialistsareOIGauditorsandinvestigators�

Thefollowingarejustsomeofthemonitoringactivitiescoveredduringthepastyear:

• TheMarlin’sBaseballStadiumconstructionprojectinvolvedafull-timeon-sitepresenceforthepastthreeyears,monitoringconstructionactivitiesandrelatedmatterssuchasthedisbursementofresponsiblewages�

• TheprocurementofnewrailvehiclesforMiami-DadeTransit�

• Finalconstruction,commissioning,andclose-outactivitiesattheWaterandSewerDepartment’snewhigh-leveldisinfectionprojectlocatedattheSouthDadeWastewaterTreatmentFacility�

• WaterdamageinspectionsandrepairsattheAdrienneArshtCenterfor thePerformingArtsofMiami-DadeCounty�

• ThePublicHealthTrust’simplementationandeventualamendmentofitsmulti-yearcontractwithitsgrouppurchasingorganization�Twoyearsago,theOIGcriticizedaspectsofthemulti-milliondollaragreement�WhilesomeoftheOIG’ssuggestionswereincluded,theOIGstillhadseriousconcernsaboutthefinancialstructureoftheagreement�OIGmonitoringactivitiesprovedourconcernstobecorrect,andinSeptember2012the

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agreementwassignificantlyamendedtoprotectthefinancialinterestsofthePublicHealthTrust�

• PublicHealthTrustprocurementstoout-sourcehealthcareservicesprovidedtocorrectionalinmatesandtoout-sourceJacksonHealthSystems’generalbusinessofficeservices�

• MiamiInternationalAirport(MIA)procurementsforluggagewrappingservices,andmanagementservicestooperatetheairporthotelandvariousVIPloungesintheairportterminals�

• FinalconstructionactivitiesforMIA’sNorthTerminal,includingtheinstallationandperformanceofastate-of-the-artbaggagehandlingsystemandbuild-outsintheterminalsforspecialtyretailandfoodandbeverageconcessions�

• SolicitationandresultingnegotiationsforthreeparcelsofAviationDepartmentlandtobedevelopedformajorcommercialuse,includinganewhotel,shopsandabusiness/hospitalitycenter�Thispublic-privateinitiative,on33acresofCounty-ownedland,isnamed“AirportCityatMIA�”TheOIGhasbeenactivelymonitoringallaspectsofthisprocurementsince2009�

NewmonitoringendeavorsfortheOIGintheupcomingyearinclude:

• Miami-DadeTransit’sconstructionofanewtesttrackattheLehmanYard,whichwillalsobeusedforacceptancetestingofnewheavyrailcarsandtofacilitatefuturerepairandmaintenanceoperations�

• TheWaterandSewerDepartment’smassive$4billioninfrastructureoverhaulinvolvingwastewatersystempriorityprojectsandpumpstationimprovements�

• TheAviationDepartment’sformationofanewcorporationtoprovideairportconsultingservicestoforeignanddomesticairports�

• NegotiationsbetweentheMiami-DadeSeaportDepartmentandthePortofMiamiTerminalOperatingCompany(POMTOC)toextenditscurrentleaseagreementforterminaloperations

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APPENDIXCODEOFMIAMI-DADECOUNTYSec�2-1076OfficeoftheInspectorGeneral(a)Createdandestablished�ThereisherebycreatedandestablishedtheOfficeofMiami-DadeCounty InspectorGeneral�TheInspectorGeneralshallhead theOffice�TheorganizationandadministrationoftheOfficeoftheInspectorGeneralshallbesufficientlyindependenttoassurethatnointerferenceorinfluenceexternaltotheOfficeadverselyaffectstheindependenceandobjectivityoftheInspectorGeneral�(b)MinimumQualifications,AppointmentandTermofOffice�

(1)Minimumqualifications�TheInspectorGeneralshallbeapersonwho:

(a)Hasatleastten(10)yearsofexperienceinanyone,orcombinationof,thefollowingfields:

(i)asaFederal,StateorlocalLawEnforcementOfficer;

(ii)asaFederalorStatecourtjudge;

(iii)asaFederal,Stateorlocalgovernmentattorney;

(iv)progressivesupervisoryexperienceinaninvestigativepublicagencysimilartoaninspectorgeneral’soffice;

(b)Hasmanagedandcompletedcomplexinvestigationsinvolvingallegationsoffraud,theft,deceptionandconspiracy;

(c)Hasdemonstratedtheabilitytoworkwithlocal,stateandfederallawenforcementagenciesandthejudiciary;and

(d)Hasafour-yeardegreefromanaccreditedinstitutionofhigherlearning�

(2) Appointment� The Inspector General shall be appointed by the Ad Hoc InspectorGeneralSelectionCommittee(“SelectionCommittee”),exceptthatbeforeanyappointmentshall become effective, the appointmentmust be approved by amajority of thewholenumberofmembersoftheBoardofCountyCommissionersatthenextregularlyscheduledCountyCommissionmeetingaftertheappointment�IntheeventthattheappointmentisdisapprovedbytheCountyCommission,theappointmentshallbecomenullandvoid,andtheSelectionCommitteeshallmakeanewappointment,whichshalllikewisebesubmittedforapprovalbytheCountyCommission�TheSelectionCommitteeshallbecomposedoffivemembersselectedasfollows:

(a)TheStateAttorneyoftheEleventhJudicialCircuitforMiami-DadeCounty;

(b)ThePublicDefenderoftheEleventhJudicialCircuitforMiami-DadeCounty;

(c)TheChairpersonoftheMiami-DadeCommissiononEthicsandPublicTrust;

(d)ThePresidentoftheMiami-DadePoliceChief’sAssociation;and

(e)TheSpecialAgentinchargeoftheMiamiFieldOfficeoftheFloridaDepartmentofLawEnforcement�

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Themembers of the Selection Committee shall elect a chairpersonwho shall serve aschairpersonuntiltheInspectorGeneralisappointed�TheSelectionCommitteeshallselectthe Inspector General froma listofqualifiedcandidatessubmittedby theMiami-DadeCountyEmployeeRelationsDepartment�

(3)Term�TheInspectorGeneralshallbeappointedforatermoffour(4)years�IncaseofavacancyinthepositionofInspectorGeneral,theChairpersonoftheBoardofCountyCommissionersmayappointthedeputyinspectorgeneral,assistantinspectorgeneral,orotherInspectorGeneral’sofficemanagementpersonnelasinterimInspectorGeneraluntilsuchtimeasasuccessorInspectorGeneralisappointedinthesamemannerasdescribedinsubsection(b)(2)above�TheCommissionmaybymajorityvoteofmemberspresentdisapprove of the interim appointmentmade by the Chairperson at the next regularlyscheduledCountyCommissionmeetingaftertheappointment�IntheeventsuchappointmentshallbedisapprovedbytheCountyCommission,theappointmentshallbecomenullandvoidand,priortothenextregularlyscheduledCommissionmeeting,theChairpersonshallmakeanewappointmentwhichshalllikewisebesubjecttodisapprovalasprovidedinthissubsection(3)�AnysuccessorappointmentmadebytheSelectionCommitteeasprovidedinsubsection(b)(2)shallbeforthefullfour-yearterm�

Uponexpirationoftheterm,theBoardofCountyCommissionersmaybymajorityvoteofmemberspresentreappointtheInspectorGeneraltoanotherterm�Inlieuofreappointment,theBoardofCountyCommissionersmayreconvenetheSelectionCommitteetoappointthe new InspectorGeneral in the samemanner as described in subsection (b)(2)� TheincumbentInspectorGeneralmaysubmithisorhernameasacandidatetobeconsideredforselectionandappointment�

(4)StaffingofSelectionCommittee�TheMiami-DadeCountyEmployeeRelationsDepartmentshall provide staffing to the Selection Committee and as necessary will advertise theacceptanceofresumesforthepositionofInspectorGeneralandshallprovidetheSelectionCommitteewithalistofqualifiedcandidates�TheCountyEmployeeRelationsDepartmentshallalsoberesponsibleforensuringthatbackgroundchecksareconductedontheslateof candidates selected for interviewby theSelectionCommittee�TheCountyEmployeeRelationsDepartmentmayreferthebackgroundcheckstoanotheragencyordepartment�TheresultsofthebackgroundchecksshallbeprovidedtotheSelectionCommitteepriortotheinterviewofcandidates�

(c)Contract�TheDirectoroftheEmployeeRelationsDepartmentshall,inconsultationwiththeCountyAttorney,negotiateacontractofemploymentwiththeInspectorGeneral,exceptthatbeforeany contract shall becomeeffective, the contractmustbeapprovedbyamajorityofCommissionerspresentataregularlyscheduledCommissionmeeting�

(d)Functions,authorityandpowers�

(1)TheOfficeshallhavetheauthoritytomakeinvestigationsofcountyaffairsandthepowertoreviewpast,presentandproposedCountyandPublicHealthTrustprograms,accounts,records,contractsandtransactions�

(2) The Office shall have the power to require reports from the Mayor, CountyCommissioners, Manager, County agencies and instrumentalities, County officers andemployees and the Public Health Trust and its officers and employees regarding anymatterwithinthejurisdictionoftheInspectorGeneral�

(3)TheOfficeshallhavethepowertosubpoenawitnesses,administeroathsandrequiretheproductionof records� In thecaseofa refusal toobeyasubpoena issued toanyperson, the InspectorGeneralmaymakeapplication toanycircuit courtof thisState

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whichshallhavejurisdictiontoorderthewitnesstoappearbeforetheInspectorGeneraland toproduceevidence if soordered,or togive testimony touchingon thematter inquestion�Priortoissuingasubpoena,theInspectorGeneralshallnotifytheStateAttorneyandtheU�S�AttorneyfortheSouthernDistrictofFlorida�TheInspectorGeneralshallnotinterferewithanyongoingcriminalinvestigationoftheStateAttorneyortheU�S�AttorneyfortheSouthernDistrictofFloridawheretheStateAttorneyortheU�S�AttorneyfortheSouthernDistrictofFloridahasexplicitlynotifiedtheInspectorGeneralinwritingthattheInspectorGeneral’sinvestigationisinterferingwithanongoingcriminalinvestigation�

(4)TheOfficeshallhavethepowertoreportand/orrecommendtotheBoardofCountyCommissionerswhetheraparticularproject,program,contractortransaction isorwasnecessary and, if deemed necessary, whether the method used for implementing theprojectorprogramisorwasefficientbothfinanciallyandoperationally�AnyreviewofaproposedprojectorprogramshallbeperformedinsuchamannerastoassisttheBoardofCountyCommissionersindeterminingwhethertheprojectorprogramisthemostfeasiblesolutiontoaparticularneedorproblem�Monitoringofanexistingprojectorprogrammayinclude reportingwhether theproject ison time,withinbudgetand inconformitywithplans,specificationsandapplicablelaw�

(5)TheOfficeshallhavethepowertoanalyzetheneedfor,andthereasonablenessof,proposedchangeorders�TheInspectorGeneralshallalsobeauthorizedtoconductanyreviews,audits, inspections, investigationsoranalysesrelatingtodepartments,offices,boards,activities,programsandagenciesoftheCountyandthePublicHealthTrust�

(6)TheInspectorGeneralmay,onarandombasis,performaudits,inspectionsandreviewsofallCountycontracts�Thecostofrandomaudits, inspectionsandreviewsshall,exceptasprovidedin(a)-(o)inthissubsection(6),beincorporatedintothecontractpriceofallcontractsandshallbeonequarter(1/4)ofone(1)percentofthecontractprice(hereinafter“IGcontractfee”)�TheIGcontractfeeshallnotapplytothefollowingcontracts:

(a)IPSIGcontracts;

(b)Contractsforlegalservices;

(c)Contractsforfinancialadvisoryservices;

(d)Auditingcontracts;(e)Facilityrentalsandleaseagreements;

(f)Concessionsandotherrentalagreements;

(g)Insurancecontracts;

(h)Revenue-generatingcontracts;

(i)ContractswhereanIPSIGisassignedatthetimethecontractisapprovedbytheCommission;

(j)Professionalserviceagreementsunderonethousanddollars($1,000);

(k)Managementagreements;

(l)SmallpurchaseordersasdefinedinAdministrativeOrder3-2;

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(m)Federal,stateandlocalgovernment-fundedgrants;and

(n)Interlocalagreements�

(o)GrantAgreementsgrantingnot-for-profitorganizationsBuildingBetterCommunitiesGeneralObligationBondProgramfunds�

Notwithstandingtheforegoing,theCommissionmaybyresolutionspecificallyauthorizetheinclusionoftheIGcontractfeeinanycontract�NothingcontainedinthisSubsection(c)(6)shall inanywaylimitthepowersoftheInspectorGeneralprovidedforinthisSectiontoperformaudits,inspections,reviewsandinvestigationsonallcountycontractsincluding,butnotlimitedto,thosecontractsspecificallyexemptedfromtheIGcontractfee�

(7)Where the InspectorGeneral detects corruption or fraud, he or she shall notify theappropriate law enforcement agencies� Subsequent to notifying the appropriate lawenforcement agency, the Inspector General may assist the law enforcement agency inconcluding the investigation�When the InspectorGeneral detects a violation of one (1)of theordinanceswithin the jurisdictionof theEthicsCommission,heor shemay fileacomplaintwiththeEthicsCommissionorreferthemattertotheAdvocate�

(8) The Inspector General shall have the power to audit, investigate,monitor, oversee,inspect and review the operations, activities and performance and procurement processincluding, but not limited to, project design, establishment of bid specifications, bidsubmittals,activitiesofthecontractor,itsofficers,agentsandemployees,lobbyists,Countystaff and elected officials in order to ensure compliancewith contract specifications anddetectcorruptionandfraud�

(9) The Inspector General shall have the power to review and investigate any citizen’scomplaints regarding County or Public Health Trust projects, programs, contracts ortransactions�

(10)TheInspectorGeneralmayexerciseanyofthepowerscontainedinSection2-1076uponhisorherowninitiative�

(11)TheInspectorGeneralshallbenotifiedinwritingpriortoanymeetingofaselectionornegotiationcommitteewhereanymatterrelatingtotheprocurementofgoodsorservicesbytheCountyistobediscussed�Thenoticerequiredbythissubsection(11)shallbegiventotheInspectorGeneralassoonaspossibleafterameetinghasbeenscheduled,but innoeventlaterthantwenty-four(24)hourspriortothescheduledmeeting�TheInspectorGeneralmay,athisorherdiscretion,attendalldulynoticedCountymeetingsrelatingtotheprocurementofgoodsorservicesasprovidedherein,and,inadditiontotheexerciseofallpowersconferredbySection2-1076,mayposequestionsandraiseconcernsconsistentwiththefunctions,authorityandpowersoftheInspectorGeneral�Anaudiotaperecordershallbeutilizedtorecordallselectionandnegotiationcommitteemeetings�

(12)TheInspectorGeneralshallhavetheauthoritytoretainandcoordinatetheservicesofIndependentPrivateSectorInspectorsGeneral(IPSIG)orotherprofessionalservices,asrequired,whenintheInspectorGeneral’sdiscretionheorsheconcludesthatsuchservicesareneededtoperformthedutiesandfunctionsenumeratedinsubsection(d)herein�

(e)Physicalfacilitiesandstaff�

(1)TheCountyshallprovidetheOfficeoftheInspectorGeneralwithappropriatelylocatedoffice space and sufficient physical facilities together with necessary office supplies,equipmentandfurnishingstoenabletheOfficetoperformsitsfunctions�

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(2)TheInspectorGeneralshallhave,subjecttobudgetaryallocationbytheBoardofCountyCommissioners,thepowertoappoint,employ,andremovesuchassistants,employeesandpersonnel and establish personnel procedures as deemednecessary for the efficient andeffectiveadministrationoftheactivitiesoftheoffice�

(f) Procedure for finalization of reports and recommendationswhichmake findings as to thepersonorentitybeingreviewedorinspected�NotwithstandinganyotherprovisionsofthisCode,whenevertheInspectorGeneralconcludesareportorrecommendationwhichcontainsfindingsastothepersonorentitybeingreportedonorwhoisthesubjectoftherecommendation,theInspectorGeneralshallprovidetheaffectedpersonorentityacopyofthereportorrecommendationandsuchpersonorentityshallhave10workingdaystosubmitawrittenexplanationorrebuttalof the findings before the report or recommendation is finalized, and such timely submittedwrittenexplanationorrebuttalshallbeattachedtothefinalizedreportorrecommendation�Therequirementsofthissubsection(f)shallnotapplywhentheInspectorGeneral, inconjunctionwiththeStateAttorney,determinesthatsupplyingtheaffectedpersonorentitywithsuchreportwilljeopardizeapendingcriminalinvestigation�

(g)Reporting�TheInspectorGeneralshallannuallyprepareandsubmittotheMayorandBoardofCountyCommissionersawrittenreportconcerningtheworkandactivitiesoftheOfficeincluding,butnotlimitedto,statisticalinformationregardingthedispositionofclosedinvestigations,auditsandotherreviews�

(h)Removal�TheInspectorGeneralmayberemovedfromOfficeupontheaffirmativevoteoftwo-thirds(2/3)ofthewholenumberofmembersoftheBoardofCountyCommissioners�

(i)AbolitionoftheOffice�TheOfficeoftheInspectorGeneralshallonlybeabolishedupontheaffirmativevoteof two-thirds(2/3)of thewholenumberofmembersof theBoardofCountyCommissioners�

(j)Retentionof the current InspectorGeneral�Notwithstandinganyprovision to the contrarytheincombentInspectorGeneral,ChristopherR�Mazzella,shallserveafouryeartermofofficecommencingonDecember20,2009,asprovidedintheMemorandumofUnderstandingapprovedbyResolutionNo�R-1394-05,andshallnotbesubjecttotheappointmentprocessprovidedforinSection2-1076(b)(2)�(Ord�No�97-215,§1,12-16-97;Ord�No�99-63,§1,6-8-99;Ord�No�99-149,§1,10-19-99;Ord�No�00-105,§1,7-25-00;Ord�No�01-114,§1,7-10-01;Ord�No�05-51,§1,3-1-05;

Ord�No�06-88,§2,6-6-06,Ord�No�07-165;§1,11-6-07)

ThemissionoftheMiami-DadeCountyOfficeoftheInspectorGeneralistodetect,investigate,and,wherepossible,preventfraud,waste,mismanagementandtheabuseofpowerinCountyprojects,programsorcontracts�Ourultimategoalistoprevent

misconductandabuseandseekappropriateremediestorecoverpublicmonies�Aboveall,theOIG’sprincipalobjectiveistopromoteethics,honestyandefficiencyingovernment,andtorestoreandpromotethepublic’strustingovernment�Inthefinalanalysis,wemustensuretaxpayersgetafair

andhonestaccountingoftheirmoney�

MISSION STATEMENT

Miami-Dade CountyOffice of the Inspector General

19 West Flagler Street, Suite 220Miami, Florida 33130Phone: (305) 375-1946Fax: (305) 579-2656

Report Fraud on Our Hotline: (305) 579-2593or at: www.miamidadeig.org