Baltimore IG Claims City Hall is Obstructing MONSE Financial Investigation

The Baltimore City Inspector General (IG) has raised concerns regarding the city's cooperation in an ongoing investigation into the funding of the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE). According to the IG, officials at City Hall are obstructing the inquiry, which has led to a contentious battle over subpoenas.

This investigation is focused on the financial operations and expenditures associated with MONSE, an office that aims to enhance community safety and engagement. The IG's office has expressed frustration over what it perceives as a lack of transparency and support from city officials.

As the dispute escalates, the IG's office is seeking to enforce subpoenas that would compel the city to provide necessary documents and information related to the investigation. The conflict has raised questions about accountability and governance within Baltimore's municipal operations.

City officials have yet to publicly respond to the allegations, but the situation continues to develop as the IG pushes for compliance in order to move forward with the investigation.

Reported by HarborBeat based on WBFF (source).