Accountability

by Mark ReutterDec 17, 2025

“There was an error in the calculation,” the Department of General Services tells Cohen, which resulted in a 340% price increase that the mayor’s and comptroller’s office didn’t catch.

Dec 16, 2025

IG Kelly Madigan calls for more transparency and higher standards in Baltimore County

The County Council ignores recommendations by the outgoing inspector general to improve the office’s ability to root out waste and fraud.

Dec 12, 2025

Undergoing $11 million in repairs, Police Department parking garage won’t reopen until 2027

As the price for fixing the building escalates, the mayor blames his predecessors and the agency in charge hopes for the best.

Dec 4, 2025

A locksmith contract, set to rise by millions of dollars, deferred by Baltimore Board of Estimates

At the request of Zeke Cohen, the spending board backed away from approving a more than 300% increase for locksmith services. Questions remain, but documents show who okayed the expenditures.

Nov 20, 2025

Baltimore Children and Youth Fund spends freely with little oversight from City Hall, inspector general finds

Taxpayer-funded BCYF has spent tens of millions of dollars and, in its latest IRS filing, discloses that 36% went to administration and staffing costs. Striking details from an IG report and other sources.

Nov 5, 2025

CAO Faith Leach arranges for one-hour executive coaching sessions plus check-ins at $1,800 per month

The Board of Estimates approved the spending as part of a larger contract awarded to a small D.C. consulting firm.

Oct 8, 2025

Paid while in jail: City employee accused of carjacking collects a paycheck

Special SeriesOct 2, 2025

Baltimore sanitation worker’s death reveals missteps and negligence – and not only by DPW

Sep 26, 2025

AFSCME Council 3 lost $1 million of membership funds in “phishing scam,” government documents reveal

Sep 24, 2025

AFSCME judicial panel cancels re-run of Local 44 election and orders an investigation

Sep 22, 2025

Reform slate appeals AFSCME’s decision to throw out Local 44 results and re-run the election

Aug 27, 2025

Employee lapses led to a $1.5 million theft by a cybercrook, Baltimore inspector general finds

Special SeriesAug 4, 2025

Baltimore County Council rejects Kathy Klausmeier’s choice for inspector general

Special SeriesAug 4, 2025

Hours before vote to possibly replace her, Baltimore County Inspector General releases annual report

Jul 29, 2025

Baltimore County inspector general nominee lives over 100 miles from her prospective job

Jul 28, 2025

Khadija Walker’s ex-boss was closely involved in her selection as Baltimore County inspector general

Jul 25, 2025

Kathy Klausmeier misrepresented the credentials of her choice for Baltimore County inspector general

Jul 24, 2025

County Executive Klausmeier announces her pick for inspector general to replace Kelly Madigan

Jul 24, 2025

Black out: Nearly every document involving the Kelly Madigan case is redacted by the Klausmeier administration

Jul 21, 2025

Corruption watchdog joins chorus of criticism over Klausmeier’s role in inspector general selection

Jul 17, 2025

Repeated delays and soaring prices: Documents show Baltimore website redesign is now projected to cost $3.9 million

Jul 8, 2025

Baltimore police evacuate forensic processing bays after parking garage ceiling starts to crumble

Jul 3, 2025

Millions spent on City website redesign being handled by company with close ties to Mayor Scott

Jun 30, 2025

Former CEO of Strong City Baltimore pleads guilty to misdemeanor as larger federal investigation fades away