What is the Function of the OIG?
The Office has the authority to make investigations of County affairs and the power to review past, present and proposed County and Public Health Trust programs, accounts, records, contracts, and transactions. In order to carry out this function, the Office has the power to subpoena witnesses and require the production of documents. Additionally, the Inspector General may report and/or recommend to the Board of County Commissioners whether a particular project or contract is or was necessary, and if so, whether the method used is or was financially and operationally efficient. Furthermore, the Inspector General is authorized to conduct random audits, inspections, and reviews on any County contract. Further, the Office is authorized to conduct reviews, audits, inspections, investigations or analysis relating to Departments, Offices, Boards, Activities, Programs and Agencies of the County and the Public Health Trust.
