Audits

The Audit Unit conducts audits, reviews, inspections or evaluations in accordance with established industry standards. Their final reports include their findings and recommendations and are published to the Board of County Commissioners and the Administration. They are available to the public on our website.

Closure of OIG Review re: Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) Services Utilized by the Dept. of Transportation and Public Works

January 19, 2024
Ref: IG22-0001-A
The OIG initiated an inspection to evaluate the potential impact of a proposed resolution that would direct the County Mayor or their designee to utilize lump sum and/or cost plus fixed-fee payment structure in future solicitations and contracts for construction engineering or construction engineering inspection (CEI) services utilized by the Dept. of Transportation and Public Works. Investigations

Receipt of PHCD’s Latest Status Report and Closure of OIG Audit of the MCC Emergency Response Team Pool for Emergency Construction Projects

Ref. IG 20-0005-A
August 28, 2023

The Office of the Inspector General issued a final audit report concerning the Public Housing and Community Development Department’s use of the County’s Miscellaneous Construction Contracts Program’s Emergency Response Team Pool.

Receipt of Status Report Pertaining to the OIG’s Audit of PHCD’s Utilization of the MCC Emergency Response Team Pool

Ref. IG 20-0005-A
February 17, 2023

Status Report for the work done to improve PHCD’s compliance when utilizing the MCC program/requirements.

Closure of OIG Review re: Outsourcing of Miami-Dade County Bus Routes

Ref. IG20-0002-A
January 9, 2023

Closure of OIG’s review focused on the Department of Transportation and Public Work’s outsourcing of certain county bus routes to Limousines of South Florida, Inc. d/b/a Transportation America.

Final Audit Report – Miami-Dade Public Housing & Community Development Department’s Utilization of the MCC Emergency Response Team Pool for Emergency Construction Projects

Ref: IG20-0005-A
Septemeber 23, 2022

The OIG final audit report focused on the Public Housing and Community Development’s (PHCD) utilization of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) Pool under the Miscellaneous Construction Contracts (MCC) Program.

Final Audit Report Re: Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department’s Utilization of the MCC Emergency Response Team Pool for Emergency Construction Projects

Ref: IG21-0002-A
May 16, 2022

The final audit report focused on Miami-Dade Fire Rescue’s (MDFR) utilization of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) Pool under the Miscellaneous Construction Contracts (MCC) Program.

Receipt of Status Report and Closure to OIG Audit of DTPW’s Use of Contract No. 5745-2/14-2:2 Bus Parts and Repair Services for Transit Buses

Ref: IG18-0006-A
March 31, 2022

The OIG issued a final audit report concerning the Department of Transportation and Public Works’ (DTPW) use of the above-noted contract. That report contained three recommendations, all of which were accepted by DTPW. In our final report, we requested that DTPW provide a 120-day status report advising of the implementation status. We have received the status update and are satisfied that the recommendations are being fully implemented.

Receipt of Status Report and Audit Closure involving Contract 8757-1/18-1: Electrical and Electronic Components, Tools, Parts and Supplies

Ref. IG18-0007-A
February 16, 2022

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) conducted an audit of a pool contract that provided electrical and electronic components, tools, parts, and supplies on an as needed basis to over 20 departments.  The OIG received the Internal Services Department’s (ISD) status report dated December 16, 2021.

OIG Final Audit Report Re: Follow-up Review of Miami-Dade Aviation Department’s Permit Application, Extension and Renewal Processes

Ref. IG-20-0003-A
October 25, 2021

This report describes the OIG’s follow-up review to assess the current status of actions taken by the Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) regarding the implementation and effectiveness of prior OIG audit recommendations that were made in 2016 and 2017.

Final Audit Report – Department of Transportation and Public Works’ Use of Contract No. 5745-2/14-2:2 Bus Parts and Repair Services for Transit Buses

Ref. IG-18-0006-A
August 18, 2021

Contract No. 5745-2/14-2:2 Bus Parts and Repair Services for Transit Buses was a pool contract that provided bus parts and repair services primarily to the DTPW. 

Final Audit Report - Contract 8757-1/18-1, Electrical and Electronic Components, Tools, Parts, and Supplies

Ref. IG-18-0007-A
March 18, 2021

Final audit report issued by the Miami-Dade County Office of the Inspector General (OIG) regarding Contract 8757-1/18-1, Electrical and Electronic Components, Tools, Parts, and Supplies, a pool contract that provided electrical and electronic components, tools, parts, and supplies on an as needed basis and was accessed by more than 20 departments during the contract term.

Final report on the audit of WASD’s Pump Station Improvement Program Professional Services Agreement No.13NC1001

Ref. IG-16-0033-A
September 21, 2020

The audit reviewed the Water and Sewer Department’s (WASD) Professional Services Agreement (PSA) for its Pump Station Improvement Program (PSIP).

Inspection of the Internal Services Department’s Refrigerant Usage and Controls – Inspection Closure

Ref. IG-18-0004-A
August 20, 2020

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) conducted an inspection of the Internal Services Department (ISD) HVAC Shop’s air conditioning usage and controls. The OIG’s Final Inspection Report contained two observations and six recommendations.

Receipt of Status Report and Closure of OIG Inspection Relating to the Self-Certification of Special Transportation Services Vehicles

Ref. IG-18-0005-A
February 25, 2020

The OIG issued a final report concerning the recently enacted legislation for the self-certification of Special Transportation Services (STS) vehicles. That report contained six recommendations, all of which were accepted by the Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) and are being fully implemented.

Final Inspection Report re: Inspection of the Internal Service Department's (ISD) Refrigerant Usage and Controls

Ref. IG-18-0004-A
January 27, 2020

The inspection reviewed the Internal Service Department’s (ISD) Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Shop’s procurement, physical control, usage, billing of service orders and tracking of refrigerant.

  • OIG Audit of Miami-Dade Aviation Department's Permit application, Extension, and Renewal Processes, Phase 2 Permittee's Gross Revenues Reporting 
    Ref. IG-15-03, October 10, 2017 
  • OIG Audit of Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department’s CIP Payment Processing and Closed Projects
    Ref. IG16-01, March 30, 2017

  • OIG’s Audit Report on the Building Better Communities General Obligation Bonds Program Park and Recreational Facilities Fund – Project 89-70530, City of Homestead Mayor Roscoe Warren Municipal Park
    Ref. IG12-28, September 30, 2014
  • Receipt of PWWM’s Status Report and Closeout of the OIG’s Audit of PTP-funded Concrete and Asphaltic Contracts Managed by the Miami-Dade County Department of Public Works and Waste Management
    Ref. IG11-15, September 29, 2014
  •  OIG’s Audit Report of the Building Better Communities General Obligation Bond Program Not-for-Profit Community Organization Capital Fund ─ Project 223 ─ Bay Point Schools, Inc.
    Ref. IG11-54-3, June 20, 2014
  • OIG's Audit Report  of WASD Contract No. 9681-0117 for the Sale, Transporlation and Disposal of Class AA Sludge and Contract No. 7122-2113 0 TR for the Hauling and Disposal of Class B Sludge
    Ref. IG13-18; February 13, 2014

  • OIG’s  Audit of PTP-funded Concrete and Asphaltic Contracts Managed by the Miami-Dade County Department of Public Works and Waste Management
    Ref. IG11-15; September 25, 2013
  • OIG's  Report No. 2 Audit of the Building Better Communities General Obligation Bond Program Not-for-Profit Community Organization Capital Fund- Project 223
    Ref. IG11-54-2A; July 29, 2013
  • OIG Review of the Children’s Courthouse Construction Project
    Ref. IG12-39; February 20, 2013
  •  OIG’s Audit of the Building Better Communities General Obligation Bond Program Not-for-profit Community Organization Capital Fund ─ Project 223
    Ref. IG11-54; January 8, 2013

  • Audit of the Agreements Between Miami-Dade County and Basketball Properties, Ltd., et.al., to Operate the American Airlines Arena; Audit Close-out
    Ref. IG1 1-34, October 31, 2012
  • OIG’s Audit of the Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department
    Ref. IG11-19, September 12, 2012
  • OIG's Audit of the Agreements Between Miami-Dade County and Basketball Properties, Ltd., et.al. to Operate the American Airlines Arena
    Ref. IG11-34, May 31, 2012
  • OIG Final Audit Report Re: Landfill Closure Grants Administered by the Miami-Dade Department of Public Works and Waste Management
    Ref. IG10-53, February 27, 2012