Maryland HB1449 establishes the Maryland Office of the Inspector General to investigate complaints of waste, mismanagement, misconduct, abuse, fraud.

Maryland HB1449 creates the Maryland Office of the Inspector General, headed by an Inspector General appointed by an advisory board. The Inspector General will investigate complaints and conduct audits of state government units, ensuring cooperation from these units. The Inspector General can issue subpoenas, obtain sworn testimony, and compel record production. Records obtained during investigations are confidential and protected from disclosure. Whistleblower protections extend to employees who disclose information about abuse, mismanagement, or violations of law.

Maryland HB1449 establishes the Maryland Office of the Inspector General to investigate complaints of waste, mismanagement, misconduct, abuse, fraud.

Maryland HB1449 creates the Maryland Office of the Inspector General, headed by an Inspector General appointed by an advisory board. The Inspector General will investigate complaints and conduct audits of state government units, ensuring cooperation from these units. The Inspector General can issue subpoenas, obtain sworn testimony, and compel record production. Records obtained during investigations are confidential and protected from disclosure. Whistleblower protections extend to employees who disclose information about abuse, mismanagement, or violations of law.