Propose ways to increase the legal, fiscal, and ethical accountability of County government departments and County-funded agencies. Review efficiency and effectiveness of programs and operation of County government and independent County-funded agencies. The IG employs a deputy, an assistant, and an aide. Members of the IG team hold a variety of degrees and certifications, including a law degree, a fraud examiner certification, and a public accountant certification. Contractors and highly skilled volunteers also assist the IG team from time to time.
Current volunteers have significant expertise in computer technology and in law.
In carrying out their mission, the IG team produces a number of confidential and public documents. Public documents include the IG work plan, numerous reports on results of studies, reviews, and investigations, and periodic status reports to the County Council. Many of these documents are available here for Web viewing in HTML format, or for viewing and printing in PDF format.