Charged with safeguarding public funds administered by the department, ADECA’s Program Integrity Unit performs compliance reviews and project inspections to ensure that all necessary services are being provided and taxpayer money is being spent wisely. Accountability of public funds is the main goal of the unit.

The unit monitors ADECA grants, making sure that all recipients are complying with state and federal laws. The unit also investigates complaints on the spending of public funds. In many instances, the unit discovers that recipients only need direction and instruction on heeding laws and policies.  

A staff environmental engineer, who is part of the Program Integrity Unit, reviews public works and infrastructure grant applications to ensure accurate cost estimates. The engineer also assists program participants with compliance training and monitoring to assure projects meet all specifications and funding is expended according to guidelines.