2019 GTE

Melinda Miguel
Chief Inspector General
Executive Office of the Governor


Melinda Miguel was appointed by Governor DeSantis on January 8, 2019, as Chief Inspector General (CIG). She also served as the CIG appointed by Governor Rick Scott from February 2011 to April 2017 and appointed by Governor Charlie Crist from January 2007 to November 2010. CIG Miguel is a member of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Florida Fusion Center, representing the IG Community and a member of the Florida Cybersecurity Advisory Council, chaired by Lt. Governor Nunez. Ms. Miguel served as Inspector General for the following agencies: Florida State Board of Administration; Florida Attorney General; Florida Department of Education; and Florida Department of Elder Affairs. Ms. Miguel also served as Deputy IG for the Architect of the Capitol and IG for the U.S. Government Publishing Office, both in Washington, D.C. Ms. Miguel is the founder of the Florida Inspector General Cyber Pathways Program. She is also former National President for the National Association of Inspectors General and the AGA (formerly the Association of Government Accountants). Ms. Miguel also created the nation’s first-ever Inspector General Investigations Accreditation program through the Commission for Law Enforcement Accreditation. Ms. Miguel received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics and a Graduate Certificate in Local Government Administration from Florida State University. She is a Certified Inspector General®, Certified Project Management Professional®, Certified Internal Controls Auditor, Certified Construction Auditor, Certified Construction Control Professional, Certified Business Manager, Certified Florida Contract Manager, and Certified Cyber Crimes Investigator.

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