Montgomery County Office of the Inspector General

The Montgomery County Office of the Inspector General is an independent office within the Legislative Branch of the county government, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland. The office employs 14 individuals. Established in 1997, the Montgomery County Office of the Inspector General's primary responsibilities center around ensuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and integrity of programs and operations within Montgomery County government and its independent agencies. Their mission encompasses preventing and detecting fraud, waste, and abuse, while also promoting legal, fiscal, and ethical accountability across all county departments and agencies. The Office of the Inspector General achieves these goals through several key initiatives. They conduct thorough reviews of program and operational effectiveness, identify areas susceptible to fraud and waste, and develop recommendations for enhancing accountability and transparency within the county government. To learn more about the Montgomery County Office of the Inspector General, visit their website at montgomerycountymd.gov/oig.