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New Inspector General Kelly Madigan Faces Ethics Complaint

1/4/2026

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Kelly Madigan, Howard County's inspector general, is set to assume the role on Monday after resigning from Baltimore County, where she uncovered $737,000 in waste.
A complaint by Tonya Bana, a civil rights attorney, alleges ethics violations by David S. Quisenberry, a board member who influenced Madigan's appointment.
The complaint says Quisenberry's prior work with Madigan compromised the selection.
Baltimore City Inspector General Isabel Cummings expressed confidence in Madigan's integrity.

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Story summary

Kelly Madigan, Howard County's inspector general, is set to assume the role on Monday after resigning from Baltimore County, where she uncovered $737,000 in waste.
A complaint by Tonya Bana, a civil rights attorney, alleges ethics violations by David S. Quisenberry, a board member who influenced Madigan's appointment.
The complaint says Quisenberry's prior work with Madigan compromised the selection.
Baltimore City Inspector General Isabel Cummings expressed confidence in Madigan's integrity.