Olszewski announces efforts to strengthen independence of Office of Inspector General, enhance government accountability in Baltimore County

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced efforts to strengthen ethics and accountability in local government by implementing a number of key recommendations of the Blue-Ribbon Commission on Ethics and Accountability. “The residents of Baltimore County deserve and should expect a government that is transparent, fair, and accountable,” said County Executive Olszewski. “Our administration is making unprecedented progress […]

Councilman Marks introduces bill to designate a Baltimore County Inspector General

PERRY HALL, MD— Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has introduced legislation to designate the Office of Ethics and Accountability as the Office of the Inspector General, as well as amend the title of Executive Director to Inspector General. The bill would change the name of the Office of Ethics and Accountability, the organization responsible for identifying fraud, abuse, and illegal […]

County Executive Johnny Olszewski delivers FY2021 budget message [VIDEO, TRANSCRIPT]

TOWSON, MD—Amid the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday submitted to the County Council a $3.9 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2021 that prioritizes commitments to providing quality education, neighborhoods safety, and supporting the county’s workforce to ensure residents can continue to receive essential government services. The proposed budget for FY21 reflects an approximate […]