The Benefits Of Converting
To An Inspector General Office
And Participation In The
CFA Accreditation Program
Mission and Objectives
of 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 Objectives
of Inspector General Offices
The Inspector
Inspector General
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.
Internal Audit Departments
And Inspector Generals Follow
Professional Auditing Standards
International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal
Auditing of The Institute of Internal Auditors, RED BOOK
Government Auditing Standards, U.S. Government Accountability Office,
PEER REVIEW OF AUDIT SERVICES
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.
Inspector Generals
Follow Professional Investigative Standards
Principles and Standards for Offices of Inspector General of the
Association of Inspectors General (GREEN BOOK)
Florida Inspectors General Standards of the Commission
for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA)
Investigative
Standards
Increases
Your Office’s
CREDIBILITY
START
BY
REVISING
YOUR
AUDIT
CHARTER
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 General
 Clearly defined lines of authority
 Consistency in operational procedures
 Current and relevant standards reflecting best practices
in public service
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 Governance
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1.01M
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
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Personnel Practices
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2.01M
Investigator Qualifications
2.02M
Investigative Teams
2.03M
Position Description
2.04M
Performance Evaluation
3.01M
New Investigator Training
3.02M
New Investigative Support Staff Orientation
3.03M
Continuing Education
3.04M
Weapons Training-Not Applicable
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CFA
4.01M
4.02M
4.03M
4.04M
4.05M
4.06m
4.07M
4.08M
4.09M
4.10M
4.11M
4.12M
5.01M
CFA
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Investigative Process

Complaint Intake, Assessment and Assignment
Elements of Investigations
Case Planning
Evidence Review
Interviews
Documenting Receipt of Supporting Materials
Report Preparation
Bill of Rights and Union Contracts- Unified Personnel
System Rules
Legal Consultation - legal sufficiency of cases
Security of Records
Chain of Custody for Evidence
Evidence Security
Whistle Blower's Act
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Notification Process
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6.01M
Contractor Investigation Notification
6.02M
Contractor Employee Investigation Notification
6.03M
IG Complaint Notifications
7.01M
Case Tracking System
7.02M
Case File Organization
7.03M
Record Retention-Case file materials
8.01M
Conclusion of Fact - Supported/Not/Neither
8.02M
Final Report Distribution
8.03M
Post Investigative Responses
8.04M
Law Enforcement Notification
CFA
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Reporting
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CFA
Organization and Governance

1.01M
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
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Personnel Practices
Investigator Qualifications
2.02M
Investigative Teams
2.03M
Position Description
2.04M
Performance Evaluation
3.01M
New Investigator Training
CFA
New Investigative Support Staff Orientation
3.03M
Continuing Education
3.04M
Weapons Training-Not Applicable

Investigative Process

Complaint Intake, Assessment and Assignment
Elements of Investigations
Case Planning
Evidence Review
Interviews
Documenting Receipt of Supporting Materials
Report Preparation
Bill of Rights and Union Contracts- Unified Personnel
System Rules
Legal Consultation - legal sufficiency of cases
Security of Records
Chain of Custody for Evidence
Evidence Security
Whistle Blower's Act
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Notification Process

6.01M
Contractor Investigation Notification
6.02M
Contractor Employee Investigation Notification
6.03M
IG Complaint Notifications
7.01M
Case Tracking System
7.02M
Case File Organization
7.03M
Record Retention-Case file materials
8.01M
Conclusion of Fact - Supported/Not/Neither
8.02M
Final Report Distribution
8.03M
Post Investigative Responses
8.04M
Law Enforcement Notification
CFA
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3.02M
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4.01M
4.02M
4.03M
4.04M
4.05M
4.06m
4.07M
4.08M
4.09M
4.10M
4.11M
4.12M
5.01M

2.01M
CFA
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
Reporting
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CFA
Organization and Governance

1.01M
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
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Personnel Practices
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2.01M
Investigator Qualifications
2.02M
Investigative Teams
2.03M
Position Description
2.04M
Performance Evaluation
3.01M
New Investigator Training
3.02M
New Investigative Support Staff Orientation
3.03M
Continuing Education
3.04M
Weapons Training-Not Applicable
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
CFA
4.01M
4.02M
4.03M
4.04M
4.05M
4.06m
4.07M
4.08M
4.09M
4.10M
4.11M
4.12M
5.01M
CFA

Investigative Process

Complaint Intake, Assessment and Assignment
Elements of Investigations
Case Planning
Evidence Review
Interviews
Documenting Receipt of Supporting Materials
Report Preparation
Bill of Rights and Union Contracts- Unified Personnel
System Rules
Legal Consultation - legal sufficiency of cases
Security of Records
Chain of Custody for Evidence
Evidence Security
Whistle Blower's Act
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
Notification Process

6.01M
Contractor Investigation Notification
6.02M
Contractor Employee Investigation Notification
6.03M
IG Complaint Notifications
CFA
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

Reporting
7.01M
Case Tracking System
7.02M
Case File Organization
7.03M
Record Retention-Case file materials
8.01M
Conclusion of Fact - Supported/Not/Neither
8.02M
Final Report Distribution
8.03M
Post Investigative Responses
8.04M
Law Enforcement Notification
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The Commission meets quarterly to oversee the
accreditation program and to officially accredit agencies
Follow the standards and
maintain the required annual
documents
FLORIDA’S OFFICES OF
INSPECTORS GENERAL
Board of Governors
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Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
School District of Palm Beach County, Office of Inspector General
Sarasota County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
Florida Department of Transportation
Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Florida Gulf Coast University
Florida Housing Finance Corporation
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Florida State Board of Administration
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Governor's Office
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St. Johns River Water Management District
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University of Central Florida
University of Florida
University of North Florida
University of South Florida
University of West Florida
Palm Beach County
Broward Office of the Inspector General
Polk County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
If you decide to
convert to an
Office of
Inspector General
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help you.
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Principles and Standards for Offices of Inspector
General of the Association of Inspectors General
http://inspectorsgeneral.org/
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 Ave
Clearwater, FL 33756
727-464-8375 (Phone)
727-464-8386 (Fax)