Maryland Office of the Inspector General - Establishment
In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Summary
The bill establishes a new Office of the Inspector General, led by an Inspector General appointed by a seven‑member advisory board, and gives the office authority to investigate waste, fraud, and misconduct in state agencies. It sets qualifications, a six‑year term, salary, staff hiring rules, and extends whistleblower and record‑protection safeguards. The measure is intended to strengthen accountability across Maryland’s executive branch.
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