Accountability

by Mark ReutterJun 10, 2025

A report today by Inspector General Kelly Madigan cites the improper use of a county vehicle by a “relative” of a politician, identified by The Brew as Robert W. Olszewski Sr., uncle of the former county executive and current congressman.

Jun 5, 2025

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

In August 2023, a slab of concrete fell at BPD’s fortress-like parking garage. The building’s flaws have since multiplied, delaying its reopening until late 2026 and sharply increasing costs.

Jun 3, 2025

An expensive no-bid contract is deferred by the Board of Estimates

Underground utility marking is a surprisingly big business in Baltimore, with a controversial $6.55 million contract taken off the BOE agenda at the last minute.

Special SeriesMay 21, 2025

Klausmeier plans to appoint a panel to review candidates for county inspector general position

Rocked by the blowback from her decision not to reappoint Kelly Madigan, Klausmeier says unnamed panelists will help her select a new inspector general.

May 19, 2025

This year’s Maryland Party: Another cozy gathering of developers and political leaders in Vegas

The Maryland real estate industry is paying at least $2.1 million to Howard Perlow’s networking company to hobnob with state and city politicians under the cover of palm trees and cabanas.

Apr 17, 2025

They gave him a farewell party. But that doesn’t mean Marvin James is leaving City Hall

Turns out that Mayor Scott’s ex-campaign manager is just exchanging jobs – from chief of staff to a high-paying, unannounced position.

Special SeriesMar 26, 2025

Bank sues incoming State Lottery Commissioner Nick Mosby for credit card debt

Special SeriesMar 18, 2025

Nick Mosby gets a seat on state commission that oversees billions in gaming, lottery and casino revenues

Feb 13, 2025

No penalty, it appears, from Ethics Board for late disclosure by Mayor Scott’s senior advisor

Feb 12, 2025

Inspector General finds $2.2 million was spent on unauthorized payments to Baltimore deputy sheriffs

Special SeriesFeb 5, 2025

Inspector General Cumming cites potential fraud at Baltimore’s Water4All program

Special SeriesFeb 3, 2025

Mayor’s senior advisor entered city employment with interests in three private businesses

Jan 30, 2025

Ethics Board director: Mayor Scott’s senior advisor must submit ethics disclosure promptly

Jan 29, 2025

Senior advisor to Mayor Scott hasn’t filed a required ethics form months after it was due

Dec 17, 2024

BOE set to give Associated Black Charities another $150,000 from obscure Council fund

Dec 10, 2024

Inspector General Cumming seeks a second term tonight. Her first one was a smashing success

Dec 4, 2024

EXCLUSIVE: Nick Mosby hands out $1 million to favored businesses and nonprofits on his last day in office

Oct 29, 2024

DPW is again found by Baltimore’s inspector general to be fudging numbers

Oct 24, 2024

Rodent infestation, exposed wires and more at a Baltimore Recreation and Parks facility

Oct 8, 2024

Followup: Wade Kach’s pension bonanza on track to greet him upon retirement

Oct 3, 2024

Mayor Scott’s former campaign treasurer is now his senior advisor

Sep 30, 2024

Pratt Library’s new CEO was forced to leave his last job over remote work

Sep 24, 2024

Home energy credits lowered Baltimore County Executive Olszewski’s property tax bills by more than 50%

Aug 21, 2024

Documents show Baltimore County was set to build stormwater line to keep county executive’s Chesapeake Bay property dry