Baltimore County Inspector General Kelly Madigan addresses the Baltimore County Council during a hearing on two bills proposed to enshrine her office in the county’s charter and remove a waiting period to subpoena nongovernment records Nov. 28, 2023. Photo credit: Taylor DeVille/The Baltimore Banner

The Association of Inspectors General said it is deeply concerned about the way Baltimore County is picking its next watchdog of fraud, waste and abuse.

In a letter sent Monday to County Executive Kathy Klausmeier and members of the county council, the AIG said the current process may be irreparably damaged. It said Klausmeier did not conform with the law on how to reappoint the inspector general.

“The selection of an inspector general under this current process would not, and should not, garner the trust of the public,” according to the association.

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