(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Abuse” means an employee’s intentional misconduct or misuse of authority or position: (i) involving Commission property or funds that is improper or deficient when compared to conduct a prudent person would consider reasonable under the same facts and circumstances; or (ii) for the purpose of furthering improperly […]
There is an Office of the Inspector General in the Commission.
(a) (1) The Commission shall appoint the inspector general. (2) (i) The Commission shall select the inspector general: 1. solely on the basis of professional ability and personal integrity; and 2. without regard to political affiliation. (ii) The inspector general shall be qualified professionally by experience or education in auditing, government operations, or financial management. (3) The Commission shall select the inspector general […]
(a) The inspector general may: (1) investigate mismanagement, misconduct, fraud, waste, and abuse at the Commission; and (2) conduct an annual audit of the Commission as needed. (b) If the inspector general conducts an audit under subsection (a)(2) of this section, the inspector general shall submit to the Commission and the county executives of Montgomery County and Prince George’s […]
(a) The Office shall: (1) assist the Commission by providing independent evaluation and recommendations regarding opportunities to: (i) preserve the Commission’s reputation; and (ii) improve the effectiveness, productivity, or efficiency of Commission programs, policies, practices, and operations; (2) ensure public accountability by preventing, investigating, and reporting instances of fraud, waste, and abuse of Commission property or funds; (3) examine, evaluate, and […]
(a) (1) The inspector general shall consult with the Commission to develop a written work plan and establish periodic goals and priorities for the Office based on an assessment of relative risks. (2) In developing the work plan, the inspector general shall take into consideration requests from commissioners, Commission officers, managers, and employees, elected officials, and members of […]
(a) The Commission shall include in the Commission’s annual operating budget proposal the amounts recommended for the Office. (b) Subject to budget authorization and adequate funds: (1) the Commission’s general counsel shall provide legal services to the inspector general and may employ special counsel if appropriate or required by law; and (2) the inspector general may employ and be […]
(a) (1) On request from the inspector general, a Commission employee or official shall promptly provide to the inspector general any available document or other information concerning Commission operations, budget, programs, or vendor contracts. (2) (i) The inspector general shall notify the Commission chair, vice chair, and general manager if any Commission employee or official fails to provide any […]
(a) The inspector general, or a staff member authorized by the inspector general, may administer oaths and take depositions and other testimony for the purpose of investigating fraud, waste, or abuse within the Commission. (b) The inspector general may subpoena any person or evidence for the purpose of investigating fraud, waste, or abuse within the Commission. (c) If […]
