Inspector General
Maryland Office of the Inspector General
OIG-MD
26/100
Summary
The Maryland Inspector General is appointed by the Governor and investigates fraud, waste, and abuse in executive branch agencies. The IG has subpoena power and records access.
Independence Scorecard
26/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | Not specified |
| Removal standard | At will (weak protection) |
| Budget independence | Executive discretion |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | Executive review |
Statute
- Name
- Maryland Code, State Government, Title 9, Subtitle 3 — Inspector General
- Citation
- Md. Code, State Gov't §§ 9-301 to 9-309
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Executive branch agencies