Accountability

Special Seriesby Mark ReutterJul 29, 2025

Khadija Walker lives in Fredericksburg, Va. – another indication that she has little knowledge of, or commitment, to the Baltimore County job she was nominated for, critics say.

Special SeriesJul 28, 2025

Khadija Walker’s ex-boss was closely involved in her selection as Baltimore County inspector general

A spokesperson says Walker had no contact for years with the former boss instrumental in her selection as IG. So why did he show up on her LinkedIn page? UPDATE: The county responds tonight.

Special SeriesJul 25, 2025

Kathy Klausmeier misrepresented the credentials of her choice for Baltimore County inspector general

Khadija Walker has spent her career reviewing contracts and grants as an auditor, not conducting active investigations into government abuse, waste and fraud. UPDATED.

Special SeriesJul 24, 2025

County Executive Klausmeier announces her pick for inspector general to replace Kelly Madigan

“She is the most qualified candidate to further advance the office and continue to preserve integrity and transparency in Baltimore County government,” Klausmeier says of Khadija E. Walker.

Special SeriesJul 24, 2025

Black out: Nearly every document involving the Kelly Madigan case is redacted by the Klausmeier administration

The county delivered more than 500 pages of material in response to a Baltimore Brew quest for documents pertaining to the non-reappointment of Kelly Madigan. The contents of all but a few pages were blocked.

Special SeriesJul 21, 2025

Corruption watchdog joins chorus of criticism over Klausmeier’s role in inspector general selection

The Association of Inspectors General says process set up by Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier is full of conflicts of interest.

Jul 8, 2025

Baltimore police evacuate forensic processing bays after parking garage ceiling starts to crumble

Jul 3, 2025

Millions spent on City website redesign being handled by company with close ties to Mayor Scott

Special SeriesJun 30, 2025

Former CEO of Strong City Baltimore pleads guilty to misdemeanor as larger federal investigation fades away

Jun 26, 2025

Ex-Hogan cabinet secretary drafted zoning legislation that could benefit his Baltimore County estate

Special SeriesJun 10, 2025

Johnny Olszewski’s uncle used his county-assigned vehicle for lengthy stays at Olszewski’s campaign office

Jun 5, 2025

UPDATE: That 1×3 foot hole in the Baltimore Police parking garage leads to millions more in repairs

Jun 3, 2025

An expensive no-bid contract is deferred by the Board of Estimates

Special SeriesMay 21, 2025

Klausmeier plans to appoint a panel to review candidates for county inspector general position

Apr 17, 2025

They gave him a farewell party. But that doesn’t mean Marvin James is leaving City Hall

Apr 10, 2025

Agency budget freeze doesn’t apply to cross-country trips by Mayor Scott’s top aides

Mar 26, 2025

Bank sues incoming State Lottery Commissioner Nick Mosby for credit card debt

Mar 18, 2025

Nick Mosby gets a seat on state commission that oversees billions in gaming, lottery and casino revenues

Feb 13, 2025

No penalty, it appears, from Ethics Board for late disclosure by Mayor Scott’s senior advisor

Feb 12, 2025

Inspector General finds $2.2 million was spent on unauthorized payments to Baltimore deputy sheriffs

Feb 5, 2025

Inspector General Cumming cites potential fraud at Baltimore’s Water4All program

Feb 3, 2025

Mayor’s senior advisor entered city employment with interests in three private businesses

Jan 30, 2025

Ethics Board director: Mayor Scott’s senior advisor must submit ethics disclosure promptly

Jan 29, 2025

Senior advisor to Mayor Scott hasn’t filed a required ethics form months after it was due