Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier announced the selection of Khadija E. Walker as her appointee for Baltimore County Inspector General.

Walker, who has more than 20 years of Inspector General experience on the federal level, was selected following an open search process and two rounds of interviews with high-level candidates. Her appointment is subject to confirmation by members of the Baltimore County Council.

From the county press release:

“I am happy to appoint Khadija Walker to be Baltimore County’s next Inspector General,” said County Executive Klausmeier. “Khadija has more than 22 years of high-level Inspector General experience—notably in her work to hold the federal government accountable in the wake of the Flint, Michigan and Jackson, Mississippi water crises—which has prepared her to be a champion for communities and unafraid to challenge waste, fraud, and abuse at any level. Through our selection process, it became apparent that she is the most qualified candidate to further advance the office and continue to preserve integrity and transparency in Baltimore County government.”

Baltimore County’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is tasked with identifying waste, fraud, and abuse in county government as well as promoting efficiency, accountability, and integrity throughout government operations.

“Baltimore County residents deserve an independent Inspector General to elevate the work of this office and put an end to waste, fraud, and abuse in our local government,” said Khadija Walker. “I am confident that my federal experience will help this office continue to eliminate corruption and enhance public trust and accountability on behalf of all residents.”

To learn more about this appointment, see the full press release.