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Inspector General committee narrows applicant pool to four finalists for Palm Beach County post

Palm Beach County Inspector General Committee · February 6, 2026
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Summary

The Palm Beach County Inspector General Committee reviewed 13 applications, removed several candidates after paper screening, and voted to advance four finalists — Kalinthia Dillard, Matthew Dove, Jim Kurdar and Anthony Zirkle Zakel — for HR background checks and interviews set for March 5.

The Palm Beach County Inspector General Committee voted to advance four finalists for interviews as it moves toward selecting the next inspector general.

Paul Matteoto, the county recruitment selection manager, told the committee the job posting (Jan. 9–30) drew 13 applications and that his initial review found 12 met the ordinance's stated minimum qualifications. "We received 13 applications, 12 of which I deemed as qualified against those minimum qualifications," Matteoto said, and noted the posting requested a cover letter, minimum salary expectations and a resume. He also said fewer applicants this cycle held preferred certifications such as certified inspector general credentials and CPAs…

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