The investigator tasked with looking into allegations of misconduct and financial mismanagement in Prince George’s County Public Schools says school leaders — both in the superintendent’s office and on the school board — continue to throw up roadblocks and make his job harder.
It’s to the point that Integrity and Compliance Officer Frank Turner says things have moved from “resistance” to “discomfort” with his role in providing oversight for the Maryland school system.
Turner has been on the job for almost a year. His position was created under state law, and while his job technically falls within the school system, his office is in Largo and he operates independently of anyone else.
“Inspector generals have always existed, and they continue to develop and become more prominent,” Turner said. “This is the way of the future … to make sure that abuse is not taking place — to eliminate waste, fraud and abuse.”
But he said efforts to investigate allegations within the school system in Prince George’s County keep running into roadblocks.
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