Annual Report Released
Reappointment of Miami-Dade County’s Inspector General
The Board of County Commissioners has voted to reappoint Felix Jimenez as Inspector General following action by Commissioner Oliver Gilbert.
I am grateful for the Commission’s confidence and for the opportunity to continue this work. My office remains focused on its mission: promoting accountability, integrity and the responsible use of public funds for the residents we serve.
None of this work happens without an exceptional team. The auditors, investigators, contract oversight specialists and support staff of this office are professionals of the highest caliber, and their diligence and integrity are the reason this office has earned the public’s trust. The Office of the Inspector General will continue its independent oversight of Miami-Dade County without interruption.
Accreditation and Peer Review
In 2025, the Miami-Dade County Office of the Inspector General demonstrated its commitment to transparency and accountability by undergoing a dual verification process: its sixth official accreditation by the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation alongside a comprehensive professional peer review conducted by the Association of Inspectors General.
By balancing external accreditation—which strictly certifies that its investigative policies, personnel practices and work products meet rigorous, formal standards—with a peer review aimed at optimizing operational efficiency and community impact, the OIG gives stakeholders the necessary assurance that it strictly complies with its own high benchmarks of professional excellence.
Home Rule Charter Amendment Approved
Created by ordinance, before the Charter Amendment was adopted, the OIG could have been abolished by a 2/3 vote of the entire County Commission. By inserting the OIG into the Home Rule Charter, any effort to abolish the OIG will now be subject to a referendum question being submitted to the voters. By approving this Charter Amendment, the voters have given this watchdog agency greater independence to perform its mission. We are grateful for the support.