Statewide Inspector General Legislation in Maryland Introduced to Strengthen Government Accountability

In Maryland, an independent statewide Office of Inspector General would be formed under legislation that Delegate Ryan Nawrocki has introduced. The office would be intended to increase transparency and reduce waste in state government. According to the Maryland House of Delegates, the legislation would create a fully independent Office of Inspector General with statewide jurisdiction, modeled after successful oversight offices in neighboring Pennsylvania and Virginia. The bill establishes an Inspector General Advisory Board that appoints the inspector general and conducts annual performance evaluations to ensure independence and effectiveness. As Maryland confronts growing fiscal challenges, the legislation aims to modernize the state’s oversight infrastructure and strengthen public trust in government operations.