Accountability

by Mark ReutterDec 4, 2025

At the request of Zeke Cohen, the spending board backed away from approving a more than 300% increase for locksmith services. Questions remain, but documents show who okayed the previous expenditures.

Nov 20, 2025

Baltimore Children and Youth Fund spends freely with little oversight from City Hall, inspector general finds

Taxpayer-funded BCYF has spent tens of millions of dollars and, in its latest IRS filing, discloses that 36% went to administration and staffing costs. Striking details from an IG report and other sources.

Nov 5, 2025

CAO Faith Leach arranges for one-hour executive coaching sessions plus check-ins at $1,800 per month

The Board of Estimates approved the spending as part of a larger contract awarded to a small D.C. consulting firm.

Oct 15, 2025

How the takeover of a Baltimore union helped AFSCME Council 3 recover from its “phishing” losses

Now we know why absorbing city sanitation workers’ Local 44 and other Council 67 units was so important to AFSCME leadership.

Oct 8, 2025

Paid while in jail: City employee accused of carjacking collects a paycheck

A scheme uncovered by Inspector General Isabel Mercedes Cumming thanks to a tip on the OIG hotline.

Special SeriesOct 2, 2025

Baltimore sanitation worker’s death reveals missteps and negligence – and not only by DPW

Police failed to preserve the accident scene and Mercy Medical Center’s 50-year-old breathalyzer was “of no value,” says a report by State’s Attorney Ivan Bates. Mayor Scott defends his administration’s response to the accident.

Sep 24, 2025

AFSCME judicial panel cancels re-run of Local 44 election and orders an investigation

Sep 22, 2025

Reform slate appeals AFSCME’s decision to throw out Local 44 results and re-run the election

Aug 27, 2025

Employee lapses led to a $1.5 million theft by a cybercrook, Baltimore inspector general finds

Special SeriesAug 4, 2025

Baltimore County Council rejects Kathy Klausmeier’s choice for inspector general

Special SeriesAug 4, 2025

Hours before vote to possibly replace her, Baltimore County Inspector General releases annual report

Special SeriesJul 30, 2025

Walker says 200-mile daily commute would not interfere with her job as county inspector general

Special SeriesJul 29, 2025

Baltimore County inspector general nominee lives over 100 miles from her prospective job

Special SeriesJul 28, 2025

Khadija Walker’s ex-boss was closely involved in her selection as Baltimore County inspector general

Jul 24, 2025

County Executive Klausmeier announces her pick for inspector general to replace Kelly Madigan

Jul 24, 2025

Black out: Nearly every document involving the Kelly Madigan case is redacted by the Klausmeier administration

Jul 21, 2025

Corruption watchdog joins chorus of criticism over Klausmeier’s role in inspector general selection

Jul 17, 2025

Repeated delays and soaring prices: Documents show Baltimore website redesign is now projected to cost $3.9 million

Jul 8, 2025

Baltimore police evacuate forensic processing bays after parking garage ceiling starts to crumble

Jul 3, 2025

Millions spent on City website redesign being handled by company with close ties to Mayor Scott

Jun 30, 2025

Former CEO of Strong City Baltimore pleads guilty to misdemeanor as larger federal investigation fades away

Jun 26, 2025

Ex-Hogan cabinet secretary drafted zoning legislation that could benefit his Baltimore County estate

Jun 10, 2025

Johnny Olszewski’s uncle used his county-assigned vehicle for lengthy stays at Olszewski’s campaign office

Jun 5, 2025

UPDATE: That 1×3 foot hole in the Baltimore Police parking garage leads to millions more in repairs