(1) Assist the Commission by providing independent evaluation and recommendations regarding opportunities to:

(2) Ensure public accountability by preventing, investigating, and reporting instances of fraud, waste, and abuse of WSSC property or funds;

(3) Examine, evaluate, and report on the adequacy and effectiveness of the systems of internal controls and their related accounting, financial, technology, and operational policies;

(4) Report noncompliance with and propose ways to improve employee compliance with applicable law, policy, and ethical standards of conduct;

(5) Conduct audits as required under the Public Utilities Article, § 25-405(d), Annotated Code of Maryland;

(6) Conduct other audits related to the operation of the Commission; and

(7) Develop other recommendations concerning the Commission.

(1) Conduct administrative investigations, budgetary analyses, and financial, management, or performance audits and similar reviews;

(2) Provide management advisories; and

(3) Utilize the assistance from any other government agency or private party to complete a project initiated by the OIG.

(1) May not disclose any record, report, or related information that is protected from disclosure under the Public Information Act;

(2) May provide an oral report if appropriate under generally accepted government auditing standards; and

(3) Shall establish and follow procedures for safeguarding the identity of confidential sources and protecting privileged and confidential information. (Document dated July 1, 2020)