OIG Report Claims Mayor's Office Misused P-Cards for Over $167,000

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has released a report alleging that the Mayor's Office in Baltimore conducted hundreds of unauthorized transactions using procurement cards (P-Cards), accumulating a total of over $167,000.

According to the findings, the transactions in question were not properly authorized, raising concerns about financial oversight within the office. The report details numerous instances where P-Cards were used for purchases that did not align with established city policies.

City officials are expected to respond to the report's findings and address the implications of these unauthorized expenditures. The OIG's investigation aims to ensure accountability and transparency in the management of public funds.

Reported by HarborBeat based on WMAR 2 News Baltimore (source).