The Benefits Of Converting To An Inspector General Office And Participation In The CFA Accreditation Program

1. The Benefits Of Converting To An Inspector General Office And Participation In The CFA Accreditation Program

2. Mission and Objectivesof 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.

3. Mission and Objectivesof Inspector General Offices The Inspector Generalis 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. Inspector General Can you identify the differences in the Mission and Objectives between the two?

4. Internal Audit DepartmentsAnd Inspector Generals FollowProfessional Auditing Standards International Standards for the ProfessionalPractice of Internal Auditing of The Institute of Internal Auditors, RED BOOK Government Auditing Standards,U.S. Government Accountability Office, YELLOW BOOK

5. 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. What About Investigations Following Established Policies And Procedures And Applicable Standards?

6. Inspector GeneralsFollow 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)

7. Investigative Standards Increases Your Office’s CREDIBILITY

8. START BY REVISING YOUR AUDIT CHARTER

9. http://www.flaccreditation.org/Index.html

10. CREDIBILITY • 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

11. The Pinellas County Division of Inspector General became the firstlocal 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 firstlocal government agency to be awarded status as a Reaccredited Office of Inspector General February 21, 2013.

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22. The Commission meets quarterly to oversee the accreditation program and to officially accredit agencies

24. Follow the standards and maintain the required annual documents

25. FLORIDA’S OFFICES OF INSPECTORS GENERAL

26. You have reached the Division of Inspector General. Please leave a message and we may call back  If you decide to convert to an Office of Inspector General CALL US. We will be happy to help you.

27. Principles and Standards for Offices of Inspector General of theAssociation of Inspectors General http://inspectorsgeneral.org/

28. Certified Inspector General (CIG) Certified Inspector General Auditor (CIGA) Certified Inspector General Investigator (CIGI)

29. 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)