Accountability

Accountability should not depend on who holds office. It must be built into the structure of government. Greg Holmes is proposing a Charter Amendment to establish a permanent, independent Office of Inspector General (OIG) for Prince George’s County - shielded from political interference and answerable directly to residents. This independent watchdog would have subpoena power, whistleblower protections, and full authority to investigate fraud, waste, abuse, procurement practices, and hiring across all County departments and contractors.

Because it would be embedded in the County Charter, the OIG could not be reorganized, defunded, or weakened by a future administration without a vote of the people.

WHAT THE OIG DOES

Five Structural Guarantees

✅ Investigate fraud, waste & abuse across ALL county departments

✅ Audit contracts, procurement & hiring practices

✅ Publish annual public accountability reports

✅ Protect whistleblowers — with criminal penalties for retaliation

✅ Issue subpoenas & compel full cooperation

No exceptions. No exemptions. No politics.

This is not symbolic reform.
It is structural protection.

Greg believes transparency must be measurable, oversight must be enforceable, and public trust must be earned. Accountability is the foundation that makes Economic Growth credible, Security sustainable, and Affordability responsible.

Prince George’s County deserves a government that performs - and can prove it.