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Howard County Inspector General details first eight weeks, reports 13 complaints
Summary
Kelly Madigan, Howard County Inspector General, told the Inspector General Advisory Board she has drafted office policies, launched an OIG website and seal, and logged 13 complaints to date while working on a case-management system and employee training; the board confirmed future meetings will remain hybrid.
Kelly Madigan, Howard County Inspector General, briefed the Inspector General Advisory Board on March 5 on actions taken in her first eight weeks in office, saying she has drafted internal policies, launched an OIG website and seal, and recorded 13 complaints alleging misconduct or fraud.
Madigan told board members she is developing a case-management system to track investigations and an annual training course for Howard County employees to explain the office’s role and intake procedures. She also said there is pending state legislation before the Maryland General Assembly that could affect local inspectors general’ access to information.
Board members asked for more detail about the state legislation and discussed finalizing office space for the OIG and details of the proposed employee training. Chair David Salem opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m.; the session ran about 35 minutes and concluded with a confirmation that future meetings will continue to be hybrid.
Madigan presented the 13 complaints as an early caseload figure; she did not provide case-level details during the public briefing. The board set its next meeting for Thursday, June 4, 2026, and adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
