Strengthened oversight of Baltimore County Public Schools is a no-brainer

Strengthened oversight of Baltimore County Public Schools is a no-brainer

Last year, the Baltimore County Council took the first step toward ensuring accountability and transparency in the Baltimore County Public Schools system (BCPS). The council approved Resolution 40-25 with overwhelming bipartisan support to request state authorization to expand the Baltimore County Office of the Inspector General’s (BCOIG) jurisdiction to include oversight of BCPS. The council…

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Lawmakers consider inspector general oversight for Baltimore County schools

Lawmakers consider inspector general oversight for Baltimore County schools

(WBFF)— Baltimore County Public Schools, already funded by half of the county’s budget, is under scrutiny as lawmakers consider a proposal to allow the county’s inspector general to oversee its operations. Last year, administrators requested a 21.7% increase in funding, prompting concerns about financial oversight. ALSO READ | Baltimore’s IG criticizes city amid ongoing concerns…

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