Office of the Inspector General

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What We Do

The Office of the Inspector General’s (OIG) mission is to make sure the City’s government works efficiently and honestly. We look for any wasteful spending, fraud, or wrongdoing. We help build trust between the public and the City government. Citizens deserve effective and transparent leadership, and the OIG helps hold the government accountable and improve its operations.

The OIG Investigative Principle

Our main goal is to follow the evidence. The evidence might take us to unexpected places or confirm what we already know. Sometimes, it might not lead us anywhere. We never give up searching for the truth, but we never create evidence. We always follow where the evidence leads us. We seek the truth without bias, regardless of politics. This way, we can carry out fair investigations.

Request for Guidance on Social Media Posts

The Ethics Board reviewed social media posts, as requested by the OIG.

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Baltimore City Inspector General Files Suit to Protect OIG’s Independence and Authority

Baltimore City’s Inspector General with the members of her Advisory Board has filed suit to uphold the independence, direct access to information, and subpoena authority of the Office of the Inspector General under the City Charter.

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Annual Report 2025

Check out the latest annual report from the Office of the Inspector General.

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Independence and Access to Records

To conduct fair and unbiased investigations, the Office of the Inspector General must have full and direct access to City records without interference. The Citizens Advisory Board has unanimously approved a position paper on this critical issue.

Read the Position Paper