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PGCPS office of integrity and compliance outlines complaint process, investigative authority and early audits
Summary
Frank Turner, PGCPS integrity and compliance officer, described the office’s mission, subpoena authority under Maryland law, staffing, complaint channels and the scope of investigations; the office will publish an annual report and follow up on referrals.
Frank Turner, the integrity and compliance officer for Prince George’s County Public Schools, briefed the Parent and Community Advisory Council on May 7 about the newly staffed Office of Integrity and Compliance, its authority under state law and how it handles complaints and audits.
Turner, who described his background in federal law enforcement, said the office was created by state statute and that his team has subpoena authority and the power to request documents “promptly and without any interference,” as set out in the law. He explained the office’s mission: to prevent, detect and report fraud, waste and abuse, strengthen internal controls and support compliance with applicable laws and board policies.
Turner summarized what the office will and will not do. The office investigates potential systemic fraud, waste and abuse, conducts performance…
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