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

OIG Memo to SPD re Standardization of Lump Sum Language

June 27, 2025
The Office of the Inspector General recommends the formal adoption of a standard clause requiring consultants and subconsultants to maintain internal labor records on all lump sum work authorization, as this will preserve the County’s ability to evaluate consultant performance and expenditure justification.

Miami-Dade Aviation Department Employee Sentenced for COVID-19 Relief Fraud; Ref: IG24-0020-I

May 28, 2025
IG24-0020-I
George Arestuche, an MDAD refrigeration/AC mechanic, 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 $160,000.

Former Employee of the Department of Transportation and Public Works, his Wife, and a County Contractor Pled Guilty to Bribery Scheme in Federal Court, Ref.  IG 21-0015-I

May 12, 2025
IG21-0015-I
“This investigation underscores the commitment of the Office of the Inspector General to protect the integrity of public institutions and ensure that taxpayer dollars are used for their intended purpose. Public officials and contractors who engage in corrupt activities will be held accountable for their actions. We will continue to aggressively pursue those who undermine public trust for personal gain.  The OIG urges anyone with knowledge of similar illegal activities to come forward and report them.” Felix Jimenez, Inspector General

Miami-Dade Department of Transportation and Public Works Employee Sentenced for COVID-19 Relief Fraud, Ref. IG 23-0018-I

April 14, 2025
IG23-0018-1
Anita Faircloth-Toombs, a Department of Transportation and Public Works Department bus driver, was sentenced in federal court in connection with her fraudulent applications for Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act paycheck protection loans of over $36,000.

OIG Review of Tropical Park's Shelter Rental Operations & PROS' Internal Investigation Thereof; Ref. IG24-0001-A

April 11, 2025
Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department’s Strategic Technology is developing an in-house solution designed to address fundamental internal controls and policy changes. The OIG’s audit review of Tropical Park’s Shelter Rental Operations is complete and closed.

Miami-Dade County's Tuition Refund Program Discrepancies between Established Policies and Application of the Program's Eligibility Criteria; Ref. IG22-0007-I

April 8, 2025
OIG conducted a review of the County's Tuition Refund Program and discrepancies found between the policies established by the Board of County Commissioners and the Program's eligibility criteria as applied by the People and Internal Operations Department's Human Resources Division staff.

County Contractor’s Employees Charged with Forging and Falsely Notarizing MDAD Assistant Director’s Signature; Ref. IG24-0006-I

April 2, 2025
Blake Edghill and Samantha Gonzalez, employees of Coastland Construction (Coastland), a Miami-Dade County contractor, were arrested.  Mr. Edghill, an Assistant Project Manager for Coastland, was charged with one count each of Forgery, a third-degree felony, and Unlawful Use of a Notary Commission, a misdemeanor.  Ms. Gonzalez, a Coastland Project Executive, was charged with one count of Unlawful Use of a Notary Commission, a third-degree felony.

Allegations of Safety Violations at Miami-Dade Central Bus Depot Body Shop, Ref. IG 24-0356-C

February 18, 2025
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

February 4, 2025
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

November 8, 2024
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

October 29, 2024
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.