Chief Inspector General Melinda Miguel who issued the August 13 report also concluded that Mr. McCarty’s misconduct, considered not to be a criminal violation, did not extend to being aware of or allowing Office of Insurance Regulation employees to engage in political activities using state resources.
On Aug. 16, the Insurance Office responded by tightening its code of ethics “to further restrict any political or charitable activity on government premises, using government resources, or acting in the capacity of a state official in a political or charitable event. (Also) the Florida State Employees’ Charitable Campaign is the only authorized charity that can operate” at the office,” according a statement.