Inspector General Brian Lampkin asks subcommittee for $647,309 and five staff to handle complex school investigations Inspector General Brian Lampkin asked the Senate finance constitutional subcommittee for $647,309 and five FTEs to address a roughly 50% increase in investigative time, citing more complex school-district cases and a longer turnaround for school investigations.

Inspector General Brian Lampkin is seeking $647,309 to add five new positions to tackle a surge in complex school investigations that have seen turnaround times jump by 50%!

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Inspector General Seeks Increased Staffing as Complaints and Findings Rise Richard Henry, Maryland Inspector General for Education, told the subcommittee his office's fiscal 2027 request reflects growth in personnel needs after a surge in complaints; he summarized high‑profile investigations and asked the committee to track implementation of his recommendations.

Maryland's Inspector General for Education reports a staggering 1,300% increase in complaints, revealing over $100 million in financial mismanagement since 2020.

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CRB sends one investigation back to OPA for more work; accepts second OPA report The Community Review Board voted to return the investigation in case CC2024-032 for further follow-up on vehicle tracking and a named witness interview and accepted the OPA report for case CC2024-037. Board concluded the OPA investigation in CC2024-032 was unsatisfactory because of a transcription error and lack of witness follow-up.

The Community Review Board has called for further investigation into a troubling incident involving a police officer's reckless behavior, raising serious questions about accountability and transparency.

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City Commission Faces Scrutiny Over Controversial Investigation Findings and Ethics Complaints Commission discusses investigation findings and potential ethics violations, emphasizing need for further action.

The Palatka City Commission is under the spotlight as an investigation reveals potential conflicts of interest, raising urgent questions about ethics and accountability in local governance.

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