Accountability

by Mark ReutterOct 21, 2020

Harriette Taylor, who retired last April from one of the most powerful posts in city government, faces no sanctions for her shredding activities.

Oct 15, 2020

BOE approves $170 million for the health insurers tied to “Healthy Holly” scandal

Awarded new contracts yesterday by the Board of Estimates, Kaiser Permanente and CareFirst participated in the machinations and self-dealing of Catherine Pugh.

Oct 7, 2020

THE IMPERIAL MAYOR: When ward bosses reigned and the Board of Estimates was born

In change-averse Baltimore, strong mayors have a long history. Are citizens finally ready to rethink the system? (Part 3 of 3)

Oct 6, 2020

THE IMPERIAL MAYOR: Transparency? Checks and balances? Those are for losers!

The mayor’s Board of Estimates in action, as observed by a reporter who covered the panel for years. (PART 2 of 3)

Oct 5, 2020

THE IMPERIAL MAYOR: Baltimore’s strong-mayor system comes under question

Other cities have moved away from a heavily mayor-dominated form of government. Not so, Baltimore. (Part 1 of 3)

Sep 24, 2020

With $6M taken out for debit cards, has Baltimore’s Youth Fund become a City Hall slush fund?

The fund transfer may aid struggling families in the short run, but it undermines the goals of a program sold to voters as a way to help children and strengthen Black-led organizations. [ANALYSIS]

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Sep 12, 2020

Aide gets 27 months in jail, but what about the others who enabled Catherine Pugh’s corrupt schemes?

Sep 8, 2020

Costs keep climbing at the Harford Road Bridge

Sep 1, 2020

Another chapter in the book of bad practices at Fleet Management

Aug 21, 2020

Former CEO defends Strong City amid complaints about fiscal sponsorships

Aug 20, 2020

Inspector General opens investigation into Strong City’s handling of grantee money

Aug 17, 2020

Destruction of records should be punished, especially if done by a lawyer

Aug 12, 2020

Document shredding in comptroller’s office went on for many hours

Aug 11, 2020

Retired deputy comptroller caught shredding city documents

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Jul 29, 2020

Idle snow plows and classic cars: Why Baltimore’s fleet manager was retired

Jul 29, 2020

Former state investigator asks for probe of Marilyn Mosby’s travel and consulting business

Jul 23, 2020

Mosby asks Inspector General to review her travel and private businesses following Brew reporting

Jul 21, 2020

Marilyn Mosby answers few questions about her travel company

Jul 16, 2020

The Peripatetic Prosecutor: Marilyn Mosby took 23 trips in 2018 and 2019, accepting $30,000 in reimbursements

Jul 1, 2020

Police reform members sponsored pro-FOP bill in Annapolis

Jun 29, 2020

FOP contributions to legislative group raise doubts about its effectiveness

Jun 25, 2020

Price of Baltimore’s body camera program triples to $35 million

Jun 23, 2020

City to pay $38 million to suppliers of pandemic-related services

Jun 17, 2020

Municap and other reports on Port Covington TIF Series 2020 Bonds