Accountability

by Fern ShenJan 24, 2023

Violations by the Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism included improperly filled out timesheets and Orioles and State Fair tickets they gave to ineligible individuals or took for themselves.

Jan 18, 2023

UPDATE: Officer involved in rear-end collision, which injured pregnant woman, fined $1,000

Meanwhile, city taxpayers will pay $190,000 in a settlement approved by the Board of Estimates today.

Jan 13, 2023

Reason for hope as the Blue Ribbon Commission on Ethics in Baltimore County concludes its work

Based on last night’s meeting, the commission will recommend steps to keep the Office of the Inspector General independent, with adequate staff and resources to do its job. [Analysis]

Special SeriesJan 10, 2023

Nick Mosby’s Ethics Board case is again delayed

His appeal of a finding that he violated ethics rules is now scheduled to take place on February 13.

Jan 9, 2023

By again naming Julian Jones as chair, Baltimore County Council joins him under an ethical cloud

Why would colleagues ignore the tradition of rotating the chairmanship and instead pick someone twice cited by the Inspector General for ethical lapses? [OP-ED]

Jan 6, 2023

Lawsuit accuses Strong City Baltimore of diverting grantee money to bankroll its headquarters building

BREW EXCLUSIVE: The Maryland U.S. Attorney is investigating, and the FBI has conducted interviews about PPP loans. Plus there’s a looming $88,000 tax lien.

Dec 20, 2022

Nursing home company showers Maryland Democrats – and governor-elect Wes Moore – with campaign cash

Dec 16, 2022

Former corruption investigator files ethics complaint about J.P. Grant donation to Mayor Scott

Dec 15, 2022

Letter set rates that directed millions of unapproved dollars to a Harford County ambulance company

Dec 12, 2022

Ex-city purchasing agent allowed ambulance company to add $3.5 million in fees, Inspector General finds

Dec 7, 2022

EXCLUSIVE: Mayor Scott accepts money from businessman he disavowed during Pugh’s Healthy Holly scandal

Special SeriesDec 1, 2022

Thompson will serve as acting city solicitor after questions arise about her Charter qualifications

Special SeriesNov 29, 2022

Marilyn and Nick Mosby each report $0.00 in their campaign bank accounts

Nov 20, 2022

Mayor Scott’s fumbling of the city solicitor appointment is an unforced error

Nov 16, 2022

Newcomer Chezia Cager rises to the top of city salary ranks

Nov 15, 2022

The murky professional background of Mayor Scott’s new chief of staff

Nov 7, 2022

Follow-up: Wes Moore’s $21,000 overdue water bill came from years of spotty payments

Oct 27, 2022

About to leave office, Sheriff John Anderson seeks to award a well-connected consultant

Oct 9, 2022

Confirmed: Wes Moore pays his Baltimore water bill

Sep 27, 2022

Adding up the costs of training city staffers and senior cops at far-away conferences

Sep 22, 2022

Remember the new travel policy that was enacted in the wake of Marilyn Mosby’s overseas trips?

Sep 21, 2022

Overseas travel by Nick Mosby aide violated Board of Estimates rules – but is approved anyway

Sep 20, 2022

Trip to England by Nick Mosby aide is up for Board of Estimates approval

Sep 8, 2022

Marilyn Mosby’s private businesses will be a key element at her upcoming trial