The Benefits Of Converting To An Inspector General Office
And Participation In TheCFA Accreditation Program
Mission and Objectivesof Internal Audit Departments
The Internal Audit Department is responsible for conducting independent, objective performance, financial and compliance audits, as well as provide investigative and consulting services in order to provide accountability to the public and promote efficient and effective use of resources and operations. We help the organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes under the Board of County Commissioners and Clerk of the Circuit Court.
We conduct our audits in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to ensure a reasonable basis for our judgments and conclusions regarding the organization, program, activity, or function under audit. An audit also includes assessments of applicable internal controls and compliance with requirements of laws and regulations when appropriate to satisfy the audit objectives.
Mission and Objectivesof Inspector General Offices
The Inspector General is responsible for conducting independent, objective performance, financial and compliance audits, as well as provide investigative and consulting services in order to provide accountability to the public and promote efficient and effective use of resources and operations. We help the organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes under the Board of County Commissioners and Clerk of Circuit Court.
We conduct our audits in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to ensure a reasonable basis for our judgments and conclusions regarding the organization, program, activity, or function under audit. An audit also includes assessments of applicable internal controls and compliance with requirements of laws and regulations when appropriate to satisfy the audit objectives.
Can you identify the differences in the Mission and
Objectives between the two?
Inspector General
Internal Audit DepartmentsAnd Inspector Generals Follow
Professional Auditing StandardsInternational Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing of The Institute of Internal Auditors, RED BOOK
Government Auditing Standards, U.S. Government Accountability Office,YELLOW BOOK
The objective of a peer review is to determine whether an internal audit organization quality control system is suitably designed and is in place and operating effectively. A peer review also provides assurance that an organization’s audits are following its established policies and procedures and applicable auditing standards.
PEER REVIEW OF AUDIT SERVICES
What About Investigations Following Established
Policies And Procedures And Applicable
Standards?
Principles and Standards for Offices of Inspector General of theAssociation of Inspectors General (GREEN BOOK)
Florida Inspectors General Standards of the Commissionfor Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA)
Inspector GeneralsFollow Professional Investigative Standards
InvestigativeStandardsIncreases
Your Office’s
CREDIBILITY
STARTBYREVISINGYOURAUDITCHARTER
http://www.flaccreditation.org/Index.html
An investigative accreditation program is a tool to maintain the highest standards of professionalism
Accreditation standards were developed based on: Florida Statutes CFA operating standards Principles and Standards for Offices of
Inspector GeneralClearly defined lines of authorityConsistency in operational proceduresCurrent and relevant standards reflecting best
practices in public service
CREDIBILITY
The Pinellas County Division of Inspector General became the first local government agency in the nation to be awarded status as an Accredited Office of Inspector General by the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) on February 3, 2010 and the first local government agency to be awarded status as a Reaccredited Office of Inspector General February 21, 2013.
CFA Organization and Governance1.01M Authority
1.02M Statement
1.03M Inspector General Code of Ethics
1.04M Organizational Chart
1.05M from Impairments
1.06M Confidentiality - Public Records Statutes
1.07M Notification to Officials
1.08M CFA Annual Report
1.09M Written Directive System
1.10M ADA Coordinator
CFA Personnel Practices2.01M Investigator Qualifications2.02M Investigative Teams2.03M Position Description2.04M Performance Evaluation3.01M New Investigator Training3.02M New Investigative Support Staff Orientation3.03M Continuing Education3.04M Weapons Training-Not Applicable
CFA Investigative Process4.01M Complaint Intake, Assessment and Assignment4.02M Elements of Investigations4.03M Case Planning4.04M Evidence Review4.05M Interviews4.06m Documenting Receipt of Supporting Materials4.07M Report Preparation
4.08MBill of Rights and Union Contracts- Unified Personnel System Rules
4.09M Legal Consultation - legal sufficiency of cases4.10M Security of Records4.11M Chain of Custody for Evidence4.12M Evidence Security5.01M Whistle Blower's Act
CFA Notification Process6.01M Contractor Investigation Notification
6.02M Contractor Employee Investigation Notification
6.03M IG Complaint NotificationsCFA Reporting7.01M Case Tracking System7.02M Case File Organization7.03M Record Retention-Case file materials8.01M Conclusion of Fact - Supported/Not/Neither8.02M Final Report Distribution8.03M Post Investigative Responses8.04M Law Enforcement Notification
CFA Organization and Governance1.01M Authority
1.02M Statement
1.03M Inspector General Code of Ethics
1.04M Organizational Chart
1.05M from Impairments
1.06M Confidentiality - Public Records Statutes
1.07M Notification to Officials
1.08M CFA Annual Report
1.09M Written Directive System
1.10M ADA Coordinator
CFA Personnel Practices2.01M Investigator Qualifications2.02M Investigative Teams2.03M Position Description2.04M Performance Evaluation3.01M New Investigator Training3.02M New Investigative Support Staff Orientation3.03M Continuing Education3.04M Weapons Training-Not Applicable
CFA Investigative Process4.01M Complaint Intake, Assessment and Assignment4.02M Elements of Investigations4.03M Case Planning4.04M Evidence Review4.05M Interviews4.06m Documenting Receipt of Supporting Materials4.07M Report Preparation
4.08MBill of Rights and Union Contracts- Unified Personnel System Rules
4.09M Legal Consultation - legal sufficiency of cases4.10M Security of Records4.11M Chain of Custody for Evidence4.12M Evidence Security5.01M Whistle Blower's Act
CFA Notification Process6.01M Contractor Investigation Notification
6.02M Contractor Employee Investigation Notification
6.03M IG Complaint NotificationsCFA Reporting7.01M Case Tracking System7.02M Case File Organization7.03M Record Retention-Case file materials8.01M Conclusion of Fact - Supported/Not/Neither8.02M Final Report Distribution8.03M Post Investigative Responses8.04M Law Enforcement Notification
CFA Organization and Governance1.01M Authority
1.02M Statement
1.03M Inspector General Code of Ethics
1.04M Organizational Chart
1.05M from Impairments
1.06M Confidentiality - Public Records Statutes
1.07M Notification to Officials
1.08M CFA Annual Report
1.09M Written Directive System
1.10M ADA Coordinator
CFA Personnel Practices2.01M Investigator Qualifications2.02M Investigative Teams2.03M Position Description2.04M Performance Evaluation3.01M New Investigator Training3.02M New Investigative Support Staff Orientation3.03M Continuing Education3.04M Weapons Training-Not Applicable
CFA Investigative Process4.01M Complaint Intake, Assessment and Assignment4.02M Elements of Investigations4.03M Case Planning4.04M Evidence Review4.05M Interviews4.06m Documenting Receipt of Supporting Materials4.07M Report Preparation
4.08MBill of Rights and Union Contracts- Unified Personnel System Rules
4.09M Legal Consultation - legal sufficiency of cases4.10M Security of Records4.11M Chain of Custody for Evidence4.12M Evidence Security5.01M Whistle Blower's Act
CFA Notification Process6.01M Contractor Investigation Notification
6.02M Contractor Employee Investigation Notification
6.03M IG Complaint NotificationsCFA Reporting
7.01M Case Tracking System7.02M Case File Organization7.03M Record Retention-Case file materials8.01M Conclusion of Fact - Supported/Not/Neither8.02M Final Report Distribution8.03M Post Investigative Responses8.04M Law Enforcement Notification
The Commission meets quarterly to oversee the accreditation program and to officially accredit
agencies
Follow the standards and maintain the required annual documents
Board of Governors Florida Department of Transportation Florida A & M University Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs Florida Agency for Health Care Administration Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities Florida Gulf Coast University Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation Florida Housing Finance Corporation Florida Atlantic University Florida International University Florida Courts Florida Office of Financial Regulation Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Florida Office of Insurance Regulation Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Florida Office of the Attorney General Florida Department of Children and Families Florida Public Service Commission Florida Department of Citrus Florida State Board of Administration Florida Department of Community Affairs Florida State University Florida Department of Corrections Governor's Office Florida Department of Education Miami-Dade County Florida Department of Elder Affairs Northwest Florida Water Management District Florida Department of Environmental Protection Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller Florida Department of Financial Services South Florida Water Management District Florida Department of Health Southwest Florida Water Management District Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles St. Johns River Water Management District Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Suwannee River Water Management District Florida Department of Law Enforcement University of Central Florida Florida Department of Management Services University of Florida Florida Department of Military Affairs University of North Florida Florida Department of Revenue University of South Florida Florida Department of State University of West Florida Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller Palm Beach County School District of Palm Beach County, Office of Inspector General Broward Office of the Inspector General Sarasota County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller Polk County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
FLORIDA’S OFFICES OF INSPECTORS GENERAL
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Principles and Standards for Offices of Inspector General of the Association of Inspectors General
Certified Inspector General (CIG)Certified Inspector General Auditor (CIGA)
Certified Inspector General Investigator (CIGI)
Questions/Comments
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our office.
Hector Collazo Jr.
510 Bay AveClearwater, FL 33756727-464-8375 (Phone)
727-464-8386 (Fax)
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