anchor Mission Statement
The mission of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is to promote the effectiveness and efficiency of programs and operations of County government and independent County agencies; prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse in government activities; and propose ways to increase the legal, fiscal, and ethical accountability of County government and County-funded agencies.
anchor Budget Overview
The total approved FY19 Operating Budget for the Office of Inspector General is $1,140,590, an increase of $68,718 or 6.41 percent from the FY18 Approved Budget of $1,071,872. Personnel Costs comprise 96.11 percent of the budget for six full-time position(s) and no part-time position(s), and a total of 7.00 FTEs. Total FTEs may include seasonal or temporary positions and may also reflect workforce charged to or from other departments or funds. Operating Expenses account for the remaining 3.89 percent of the FY19 budget.
Consistent with the County Charter, the County Executive makes recommendations on the operating budget for all County departments, offices, and agencies. However, recognizing the Charter-defined roles, the Executive defers significantly to Legislative and Judicial Branch agencies. Questions regarding the approved budgets for Legislative Branch departments should be directed to Mary Jane Berry, 240-777-7930.
Linkage to County Result Areas
While this program area supports all eight of the County Result Areas, the following are emphasized:
- A Responsive, Accountable County Government
- Strong and Vibrant Economy
- Vital Living for All of Our Residents
anchorDepartment Performance Measures
Performance measures for this department are included below (where applicable). The FY18 estimates reflect funding based on the FY18 approved budget. The FY19 and FY20 figures are performance targets based on the FY19 approved budget and funding for comparable service levels in FY20.
Measure | Actual FY16 | Actual FY17 | Estimated FY18 | Target FY19 | Target FY20 |
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Percent of complaints reviewed and action initiated within 5 business days |
Percent of initial inquiries (with no reports or memo) completed within 60 days 1 |
Percent of initial inquiries (with no reports or memo) completed within 20 days 2 |
Percent of audit/inspection/investigation reports completed within 180 days 3 |
Percent of audit/inspection/investigation reports completed within 8 months 4 |
Program Descriptions
Inspector General
The Inspector General conducts independent audits, reviews, and investigations; receives and investigates credible complaints; reports possible violations of the law to law enforcement or another appropriate organization; notifies the County Council and County Executive of serious problems in programs; reviews legislation and regulations to strengthen controls and increase accountability; and...
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