10,000
Signatures legally required to qualify the proposed Charter amendment.
50,000
Our campaign signature goal.
0.14%
Proposed minimum General Fund funding floor for the independent Office of Inspector General, subject to final legal drafting.
Fragmented Oversight
Audit, ethics, accountability, and investigative responsibilities are currently divided among multiple County functions.
Oversight Shouldn't Answer to the People It Investigates.
Political Vulnerability
A watchdog cannot be fully independent if political actors can control its appointment, funding, staffing, investigations, or removal.
Billions at Stake
Prince George's County administers billions of dollars in public resources, contracts, grants, programs, and services every year.
Structural Reform
The proposed Charter amendment would consolidate major County oversight functions into one independently protected Office of Inspector General.
Accountability Is More Than Following the Money.
The Office of Inspector General will provide the independent oversight necessary to protect public trust and ensure the integrity of Prince George's County government.
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Investigate
Investigate fraud, corruption, misconduct, retaliation, abuse, and other wrongdoing within County agencies and programs.
04
Follow Taxpayer Dollars
Track County funds through contractors, subcontractors, vendors, grantees, nonprofits, fiscal sponsors, developers, and other recipients.
02
Audit
Conduct comprehensive audits of County agencies, programs, contracts, procurement, grants, operations, and financial activity.
05
Report Publicly
Issue independent findings and recommendations without requiring political approval or clearance for public release.
03
Examine Management
Assess mismanagement, gross inefficiency, failed internal controls, weak administration, and substantial failures in programs.
06
Enforce Accountability
Exercise lawful subpoena authority, obtain records, track corrective action, and make appropriate referrals to authorities.
Independent Means Independent
We are building a permanent independent institution capable of investigating fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement regardless of who is in power.
01
Independent Appointment
Independent professional screening followed by an independent citizen selection process.
02
Protected Tenure
Protected term with removal only for serious cause under a defined independent process.
03
Protected Funding
A protected minimum funding structure designed to ensure sufficient staffing and operational independence.
04
Investigative Authority
Independent records access, subpoena authority, investigative authority, and legal enforcement powers.
05
Independent Reporting
The Inspector General controls findings, recommendations, and publication of reports.
06
Resource Tracking
Inspector General authority follows County funds through covered recipients and downstream entities.
Independence isn't a title. It has to be built into the Charter. By its citizens.
One Independent Watchdog
Consolidation is the cornerstone of structural reform. We propose merging fragmented oversight functions into a single, powerful Office of Inspector General. This reorganization is designed to eliminate bureaucratic silos and create a stronger, more effective institution.
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Our goal is to reorganize existing County ethics, accountability, and audit functions into a unified, independent body. This consolidation ensures that oversight is not a secondary layer, but a central pillar of public trust and institutional integrity.
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Existing staff and functions may be transferred into the new Office where appropriate and permitted by law. Specialized functions may continue as dedicated divisions within the OIG. This approach is intended to strengthen accountability without creating an additional layer of government bureaucracy.
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Independent Selection
Separating professional qualification from political appointment to ensure a truly independent watchdog.
1
Professional Review
An independent professional body conducts recruitment, verifies credentials, and certifies a qualified group of finalists.
2
Citizen Selection
A separately constituted citizen body reviews the finalists and conducts a second round of interviews.
3
Final Appointment
The citizen selection body selects the Inspector General from among the professionally qualified finalists.
0.14%
The Funding Floor
Approximately 14 cents for every $100 in General Fund spending would provide an independent watchdog responsible for overseeing billions in County operations and taxpayer resources.
Join the Coalition
Join our citizen-led campaign to amend the Prince George's County Charter. By joining the coalition, you will receive updates on our petition launch and volunteer opportunities.
50,000 FOR ACCOUNTABILITY
10,000 signatures can put the amendment on the ballot. 50,000 can send a message Prince George's County cannot ignore.
Signature Goal: 50,000
80% Complete
10,000
50,000
$4.98B+
14¢
Signature threshold to qualify the amendment for the ballot.
Our campaign goal to demonstrate a clear public mandate.
Approximate annual Prince George's County General Fund spending subject to public accountability.
Approximately 14 cents for every $100 in General Fund spending.