Establishes the Maryland Office of the Inspector General to oversee investigations and audits of state agencies.

The Maryland Office of the Inspector General is established to oversee investigations and audits of state agencies. The Inspector General is appointed for a term of years and must execute an affidavit stating they will not seek political office during and after their term. The Office includes staff funded by the state budget and has the authority to issue subpoenas and compel testimony. It is tasked with investigating allegations of waste, mismanagement, misconduct, abuse, fraud, or corruption, and must submit an annual report to the Governor and General Assembly.

Establishes the Maryland Office of the Inspector General to oversee investigations and audits of state agencies.

The Maryland Office of the Inspector General is established to oversee investigations and audits of state agencies. The Inspector General is appointed for a term of years and must execute an affidavit stating they will not seek political office during and after their term. The Office includes staff funded by the state budget and has the authority to issue subpoenas and compel testimony. It is tasked with investigating allegations of waste, mismanagement, misconduct, abuse, fraud, or corruption, and must submit an annual report to the Governor and General Assembly.