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In response to Mayor Daniella Levine Cava’s recent announcement regarding
an audit tied to developments involving a nonprofit organization, Miami-Dade County Clerk of the Court and Comptroller Juan Fernandez-Barquin issued the following statement:
“Mayor Levine Cava’s announcement this past Saturday, stating that she is ordering an audit related to recent developments involving a nonprofit organization, is an overreach. The Mayor does not possess the authority to initiate audits of this nature, and suggesting otherwise misleads the public and raises serious concerns about a potential misuse of power,” said Clerk Fernandez-Barquin.
“While I respect the Mayor’s attempt to manage public perception, it is important to clarify that the only office with the authority to initiate financial and compliance audits is the Office of the Clerk of the Court and Comptroller of Miami-Dade County, a role in which I am honored to serve.”
Fernandez-Barquin also disclosed that his office had previously raised red flags regarding certain financial activities: “Earlier this year, my finance team flagged questionable transactions. Despite these concerns, the County Administration proceeded with the authorization of payments. This recent announcement appears to be a disingenuous effort to deflect responsibility.”
The Clerk’s Office is already taking action. “Over the past week, my office has been actively engaged in reviewing these matters. I instructed my Chief Auditor and her team to initiate a thorough and independent review of the County’s payment authorization processes,” Fernandez-Barquin stated. “My office is committed to uncovering the facts and will release our findings in a formal audit report upon completion.”
The Office of the Clerk of the Court and Comptroller is charged with ensuring transparency, accountability, and fiscal integrity in Miami-Dade County government.
For more information, please visit www.miamidadeclerk.gov.
