Releases & Reports
Annual Reports
In accordance with our statutory obligation, these reports highlight the investigations, audits and reviews we conduct throughout the fiscal year. In addition, these reports aim to inspire employees, business owners and residents to report wrongdoing in County government.
Investigations
These advisory memoranda and public reports announce arrests, sentencing and final reports of investigations and include findings and recommendations that encourage fairness and accountability.
Audits
Produced by the Deputy Inspector General and staff, these reports detail audits, reviews, inspections and evaluations. These audits are central to ensuring transparency, efficiency and revenue accountability throughout our County government.
Contract Oversight
Drawing on professional expertise that includes governmental budgets, finance and engineering, the general counsel and staff proactively assess contract performance and monitor procurement processes, preventing fraud, waste and abuse.
Latest Releases & Reports
Allegations of Safety Violations at Miami-Dade Central Bus Depot Body Shop, Ref. IG 24-0356-C
A preliminary inquiry closure report revealed that the allegations that Central Bus Major Overhaul Body Shop personnel violated safety procedures, de-fueling protocols, and circumvented procedures to expedite repair time are unfounded.
Former Miami-Dade Corrections Officer Sentenced for COVID-19 Relief Fraud, Ref. IG24-0019-I
Daniel Fleureme, a former officer at the Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department was sentenced in federal court in connection with his fraudulent application for a Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act small business relief loan of approximately $150,000.
Conviction of Suspended Miami-Dade County Commissioner Jose (Joe) A. Martinez, Ref. IG17-0019-I
A Miami-Dade County jury convicted suspended MiamiDade County District 11 Commissioner Joe Martinez on charges of corruption following an investigation conducted by the OIG in conjunction with the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office Public Corruption Unit. Commissioner Martinez was found guilty of one count of Unlawful Compensation and one count of Conspiracy to Commit Unlawful Compensation.
Reappointment as Inspector General
Formal request to the Chair and the members of the Board of County Commissioners of Miami-Dade County to reappoint Felix Jimenez as the Inspector General.
Complaint Received from the Village of Palmetto Bay – SW 87th Avenue Bridge Over Canal C-100 (Project No. 20220010); IG24-0250-C
Ref: IG24-0250-C
A preliminary inquiry closure report reviewing the procurement process and project estimates for the improvements to SW 87th Avenue bridge over Canal C-100 for the Miami-Dade Department of Transportation and Public Works.
OIG Final Audit Report – Audit of the Guardianship Program of Dade County’s Custodianship and Sale of Wards’ Real Property
Ref: IG23-0002-A
Final audit report issued by the OIG on the Guardianship Program of Dade County’s policies and procedures for managing and selling ward-owned real property, including the appraisal, advertisement, and sale of said properties.