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
Produced by the Assistant Inspector General for Investigation and staff, 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
Contract No. RFP-00456 for Battery-Electric Buses and Charging Systems
April 8, 2024
Ref: IG23-0007-O
The OIG reviewed the Department of Transportation and Public Works' ordering and payment for battery-electric buses and charging systems pursuant to Contract No. RFP-00456, specifically examining DTPW's purchase orders and modifications thereto vis-à-vis the Contract’s pricing terms authorizing Producer Price Index adjustments.
OIG Final Audit Report – Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department’s Utilization of the County’s Miscellaneous Construction Contracts Program
February 27, 2024
Ref. IG21-0003-A
OIG’s final audit report focused on the Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department’s utilization of the County’s Miscellaneous Construction Contracts Program, evaluating the PROS compliance with the solicitation and award processes, its adherence to the rotational policy for procuring emergency services, its compliance with the contract change order submission and approval process, and its compliance with the County’s Prompt Payment Policy.
OIG Report of Investigation Re: Underreporting of Gross Revenues by MDAD Tenant National Airport Services, Inc.
February 8, 2024
Ref. IG19-0025-I
Report of Investigation regarding the Underreporting of Gross Revenues by Miami-Dade Aviation Department tenant National Airport Services, Inc.
Wire Fraud Scheme by Former Executive Director of Transition, Inc., Maylin Salado Garcia
Feb. 2, 2024
Ref. 19-0008-I
The Miami-Dade County Office of the Inspector General’s Final Investigative Memorandum concerning the investigation and subsequent prosecution of former Executive Director of Transition, Inc., Maylin Salado Garcia. The OIG assisted the United States Department of Labor, Office of the Inspector General with an investigation into a wire fraud scheme to defraud the government of federal workforce program funds administered at the state and local level.
Report of Investigation – Underpayment of Employees by MDAD Contractor and Demand of Cash Payments by Contractor’s Supervisor
Jan. 5, 2024
Ref. IG21-0012-I
Final Report of Investigation regarding Marvi Builders LLC and its work on two Miami-Dade Aviation Department contracts.
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.
Former Miami-Dade Police Officer Sentenced for COVID-19 Relief Fraud
Dec. 12, 2023
Ref. IG22-0015-I
Samuel Harris, Jr., a former police officer with the Miami-Dade Police Dept. was sentenced on Dec. 11, 2023, in federal court in connection with his fraudulent applications for two Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act small business relief loans and an advance of funds totaling over $285,000.