City of Tallahassee, FL
01/27/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/27/2022 09:11
City's Office of the Inspector General Working Toward Accreditation
Public Comments Requested
January 27, 2022
The City of Tallahassee Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is working toward earning accreditation. Being an accredited agency indicates the work products of the OIG's investigative function meets or exceeds the highest professional standards promulgated for Offices of Inspectors General.
A team of assessors from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) is slated to be in Tallahassee on March 30, 2022, to examine all aspects of the OIG's investigative function, including policies and procedures, management, operations and support services. OIG must comply with numerous standards to receive accredited status. Many of the standards are critical to life, health and safety issues, as well as best practices.
The OIG was established by the City Commission on July 8, 2020, and is seeking accreditation for the first time. If the OIG receives accreditation, it will become only the second municipal Office of the Inspector General in the State of Florida to receive the designation.
As part of this initial assessment by CFA, the public is invited to offer comments. A copy of the standards manual is available on the CFA website at www.flaccreditation.org under the Inspector's General standards tab. For more information regarding CFA or for persons wishing to offer written comments about the OIG's ability to meet the standards of accreditation, please send correspondence to CFA, P.O. Box 1489, Tallahassee, Florida, 32302, or email [email protected].
The assessment team is composed of assessors from similar agencies. They will review written materials, interview individuals and visit offices and other areas where compliance can be observed. Once assessors complete their review of the OIG, they report findings to the CFA, which then determines if the OIG is to receive accreditation status.
CFA accreditation is valid for three years.
"Accreditation is a highly prized recognition of professional excellence," City of Tallahassee Inspector General Dennis Sutton said.
Learn more about the OIG at Talgov.com.
Contact Information
Alison Faris, Communications Department, 850-891-8533