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Why does M-NCPPC have an Office of the Inspector General?

November 3, 2023

The creation of the Office of the Inspector General is mandated in the Annotated Code of Maryland, Land Use Division II, §15-401 – 15-508.

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) assists the Commission by providing independent evaluation and recommendations regarding opportunities to:

Improve the effectiveness, productivity, or efficiency of Commission programs, policies, practices, and operations;
Ensure public accountability by preventing, investigating, and reporting instances of fraud, waste, and abuse of Commission property or funds;
Examine, evaluate, and report on the adequacy and effectiveness of the systems of internal controls and their related accounting, financial, technology, and operational policies; and
Preserve the Commission’s reputation.

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Montgomery Parks receives over $6 million in funding from the State of Maryland for significant park improvement projects and expansion of its solar initiative

April 15, 2026

WHEATON, Md.—Montgomery Parks received more than $6 million in capital funding from the State of Maryland during the 2026 legislative sessionfor seven park projects and the expansion of the department’s solar energy initiative. The department will use the funding to…

Rose-Budd House given historic designation in Montgomery County

April 13, 2026

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Montgomery Parks celebrates special national designation for trails in Germantown

April 06, 2026

Montgomery Parks is honored that trails in and around Germantown have been recognized by The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA), which has named Germantown as a 2026 IMBA Trail Town. This new national designation honors communities with an exceptional commitment…