The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is responsible for promoting integrity, accountability and efficiency within the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). OIG audits, investigates and reviews agency issues and programs to assist DEP in its mission to protect, conserve and manage Florida’s environment and natural resources. OIG consists of three units: Internal Audit, Internal Investigations, and Program Review and Improvement.

OIG promotes integrity, accountability and efficiency.

The Office of Inspector General:

• Develops performance measures, standards and procedures for evaluating agency programs.
• Reviews actions taken to improve agency performance and meet standards.
• Coordinates activities to promote economy and efficiency.
• Prevents and detects fraud and abuse in DEP programs.
• Keeps the agency head informed about fraud, abuse and deficiencies in programs and operations.
• Ensures effective coordination between the Auditor General, federal auditors and other government entities.
• Reviews agency rules and ensures that an appropriate balance is maintained between audits, investigations and other accountability activities.