What to Report to the OIG Hotline
The Broward Office of the Inspector General (OIG) investigates, reports, and refers fraud, corruption, law violations, and mismanagement by elected and appointed officials, employees, and contractors in Broward County and the county’s 31 municipalities.
The OIG's authority is found in the Broward County Charter at Section 10.01 .
The Charter empowers the OIG to investigate, report, and refer “misconduct" and “gross mismanagement." “Misconduct" is defined as (1) any violation of federal, state, or local constitution, statute, code, charter, or ordinance or (2) conduct involving fraud, corruption, or abuse. “Gross mismanagement" is defined as the material waste or significant mismanagement of public resources. The OIG is also responsible for enforcing the Broward County Code of Ethics for Elected Officials (Broward County Code Section 1-19), which applies to the county commissioners and the municipal elected officials.
As part of an investigation, the OIG may subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, require the production of documents and records, audit any county or municipal office or department, audit any county or municipal provider regarding its provision of goods or services, and require the cooperation of officials, employees, and providers.
