Bills to increase oversight, transparency introduced by Baltimore mayor amid inspector general controversy

Mayor introduces legislation dealing with IG's access to records

Baltimore's mayor shared a legislative package that he hopes will strengthen faith in oversight and transparency.

Bills to increase oversight, transparency introduced by Baltimore mayor amid inspector general controversy

A package of legislation aimed at strengthening oversight and transparency in city government was introduced by Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott amid ongoing controversy with the city's inspector general.

Mayor Scott announces four-part package of reforms to Inspector General's office

Mayor Brandon Scott announced a four-part package of reforms to the Office of the Inspector General amid an ongoing dispute about oversight and transparency.

Mayor announces proposed changes to inspector general's office

The mayor would provide a carve-out of information access laws along with more oversight of the office.

Mayor Scott previews legislation that cripples the independence of Baltimore’s inspector general

Announcement comes as a Wall Street Journal article describes “taxpayer outrage” over mayoral spending and his battle with Baltimore’s watchdog over access to City Hall records.

Mayor Scott calls for more oversight for Baltimore IG, launches MONSE probe

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott responded to mounting criticism of his office’s efforts to curtail the inspector general’s access to records with a proposal to increase oversight of the position and launch an independent review of the city’s SideStep program.