FL S1280

Transfers the Chief Inspector General from the Executive Office of the Governor to report to the Cabinet (while housed administratively in the Governor's office), making the Chief Inspector General responsible for all state agency inspectors general including cabinet agencies.

Changes appointment procedures so agency inspectors general are appointed by the Chief Inspector General with agency head consent, and can only be removed by the Chief Inspector General in consultation with the agency head after 21 days written notice for good cause.

Requires agency inspectors general to be certified by the Association of Inspectors General, keep the Chief Inspector General informed of fraud and abuses (with exceptions for investigations that might be compromised), and include at least one sworn law enforcement officer on investigative staff.

Expands the definition of "independent contractor" under the Whistle-blower's Act to include individuals or entities receiving public funds, and permits employees whose disclosures result in fund recovery to receive up to 15 percent of recovered amounts.

Directs the Department of Management Services to adopt purchasing card standards and requires agency inspectors general to conduct periodic audits of purchasing card use; effective July 1, 2011.