Maryland Code, STATE GOVERNMENT 2-1228
Terms Used In Maryland Code, STATE GOVERNMENT 2-1228
- Allegation: something that someone says happened.
- Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
- Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
- state: means :
(1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or
(2) the District of Columbia. See
(2) The Office of Legislative Audits may investigate an allegation received under paragraph (1) of this subsection within the scope of its authority or refer the allegation to the appropriate federal, State, or local agencies responsible for the enforcement or administration of the matter for investigation.
(b) Each unit of State government shall:
(1) keep posted in conspicuous places on its premises a notice prepared by the Office of Legislative Audits setting forth the methods for reporting fraud, waste, and abuse of State resources;
(2) keep posted in conspicuous places on its website a direct link to the website of the Office of Legislative Audits for reporting fraud, waste, and abuse; and
(3) on request of the Office of Legislative Audits, distribute information related to the prevention, detection, and reporting of fraud, waste, and abuse of State resources to State employees and other persons or bodies receiving State funds.