up
Budget Year / Version:
anchor

Program Description

  Major Fraud and Special Investigations

The Major Fraud and Special Investigations Division investigates allegations of complex financial crimes such as real estate and other business investment fraud schemes for which the Police Department is unable to provide investigative resources. The division also investigates allegations of thefts involving attorneys stealing from clients, financial exploitation of elderly victims, and misconduct by public officials. When these investigations support criminal charges, the cases are charged, generally in the Circuit Court, and litigated to disposition by Senior Assistant State's Attorneys. A significant part of this program is attempting to obtain restitution for victims and businesses that have lost money in these complex cases. Program staff also provides guidance to police officers and investigators from other agencies in situations where financial crimes may be suspected.

Explore
anchor
Program Contacts

Contact Lisa Russo of the State's Attorney's Office at 240.777.7407 or Derrick Harrigan of the Office of Management and Budget at 240.777.2759 for more information regarding this department's operating budget.

anchor

Program Budget Changes

FY25 Recommended ChangesExpendituresFTEs
FY24 Approved5458785.00
Multi-program adjustments, including negotiated compensation changes, employee benefit changes, changes due to staff turnover, reorganizations, and other budget changes affecting multiple programs.779080.00
FY25 Recommended6237865.00