Contact Information

The thoroughness of investigations and reviews of complaints can be significantly impacted by the information you provide. Please provide as much detailed information as possible. Though it is not required, providing your name and contact information is helpful so staff can contact you about the complaint.

Reporting Complaints to Central Communications Center

Complaints concerning the delivery of services, safety, or security at a DJJ facility or program should be immediately reported to the Central Communications Center (CCC).

Incident/Complaint Hotline: (800) 355-2280

Bureau of Investigations:

All other complaints of waste, fraud, abuse, or misconduct should be reported to the Florida Inspectors General or directly with the Department of Juvenile Justice Office of Inspector General/Bureau of Investigations.

Department of Juvenile Justice
Office of Inspector General
2737 Centerview Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3100

Facsimile: (850) 414-7182; or

Email: OIGComplaints@fldjj.gov

Click on the link below to submit a complaint online via the Florida Inspectors General website

Report Waste, Fraud, and Abuse , or

Contact the Whistle-blower Hotline at 1-800-543-5353

VISION

Enhancing Public Trust in Government

MISSION

Provide independent oversight, through objective and timely investigative services, to ensure the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice and its partners maintain the highest level of integrity, accountability and efficiency.

CORE VALUES

Leadership
Professionalism
Integrity
Excellence
Accountability
Communication
Teamwork

RESPONSIBILITIES

Promote economy and efficiency in agency programs and operations, and to prevent and detect fraud and abuse;
Provide direction for and coordinating audits, investigations, and management reviews relating to the programs and operations of the agency;
Recommend corrective action concerning fraud, abuses, weaknesses, and deficiencies and report on the progress made in implementing corrective action;
Advise in the development of performance measures, standards, and procedures for the evaluation of agency programs; reviewing actions taken by the agency to improve program performance and meet program standards; and
Ensure an appropriate balance is maintained between audit, investigations, and other accountability activities.

Overview

Pursuant to Section 20.055, Florida Statutes (F.S.), Agency Inspectors General, each state agency is required to have an Office of Inspector General (OIG). The purpose of the OIG is to "provide a central point for coordination of the responsibility for activities that promote accountability, integrity, and efficiency in government."

In DJJ the OIG achieves this statutory directive through four operational areas:

OIG Resources

Department Support Services