Office of Inspector General
Duties and Responsibilities
Section 20.055, Florida Statutes, mandates specific duties and responsibilities for the Office of Inspector General. These responsibilities include:
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Advising in the development of performance measures, standards, and procedures for the evaluation of state agency programs.
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Reviewing the actions taken by the state agency to improve program performance and meet program standards and make recommendations for improvement, if necessary.
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Providing direction for, supervising and coordinating audits, investigations and management reviews relating to the programs and operations of the state agency.
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Conducting, supervising, or coordinating other activities carried out or financed by the state agency for the purpose of promoting economy and efficiency in the administration of, or preventing and detecting fraud and abuse in, its programs and operations.
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Keeping the agency head informed concerning fraud, abuses, and deficiencies relating to programs and operations administered or financed by the state agency, recommending corrective action concerning fraud, abuses, and deficiencies and reporting on the progress made in implementing corrective action.
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Ensuring effective coordination and cooperation between the Auditor General, federal auditors and other governmental bodies with a view toward avoiding duplication.
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Reviewing, as appropriate, rules relating to the programs and operations of such state agency and make recommendations concerning their impact.