Office of Ethics and Accountability Archives

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

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

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

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

Olszewski names county’s first Ethics and Accountability Director

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday announced that Kelly Beckham Madigan has been appointed the first Executive Director for the newly created Baltimore County Office of Ethics and Accountability. Formed earlier this year as part of County Executive Olszewski’s sweeping package of ethics reforms, the Office of Ethics and Accountability will provide increased oversight of county government by […]

Olszewski unveils Baltimore County ‘open budget’ platform

Posted on June 11, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON – Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday unveiled a new open budget platform where residents can view detailed information about the county’s budget, bringing a new level of transparency to how the county spends taxpayer dollars. “An open, transparent government is an accountable government. We can better serve the residents of Baltimore County by ensuring they have access […]