Prince George's County - Public School Employees Property Tax Credit and Office of Integrity and Compliance PG 503-24

This bill establishes an independent Office of Integrity and Compliance within the Prince George's County Public School System to oversee financial and operational ethics. The office will be led by a full-time officer appointed by the County Council based on professional ability and integrity, who is prohibited from holding secondary employment. This officer and their staff will conduct audits, investigate fraud or waste, and provide recommendations to improve the school system's efficiency and reputation. Additionally, the bill authorizes the county to offer a property tax credit to eligible employees of the school system to help offset their housing costs. The office must publish annual reports on its activities and findings, while also reporting serious legal violations to appropriate authorities.