Montgomery County, Maryland Announces New Waste and Fraud Hotline

Montgomery County, Maryland – December 15, 2006

Montgomery County Executive, Isiah Leggett, announced the use of the new Waste and Fraud Hotline within Maryland government operations to support his goal of attaining Greater Government Accountability. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) of Montgomery County will oversee the hotline, which is operated by The Network, Inc.

Montgomery County sees the presence of the hotline as positive, showing employees and county residents that leaders care. The purpose of the hotline is to deter fraud, waste and abuse while soliciting feedback about “contract or procurement fraud, theft of County funds or property, kickbacks, workers’ compensation fraud, fraudulent travel or other reimbursement claims or significant waste of County funds.” Awareness about the new hotline will be communicated via email, mail and with signage at County locations.

Montgomery County, MD Press Release [PDF]

Montgomery County, MD web site: www.montgomerycountymd.gov