The Evidence

OIG findings and documented waste, fraud, and abuse (2023–2025). Every claim links to primary sources.

Ride On Fare-Free Program

$211M

Transit budget of $211M with $0 fare revenue after elimination of fares. Cost per rider and cost-benefit of fare elimination vs. modernizing fareboxes under scrutiny.

Short-Term Rental Compliance

moderate

85% of short-term rentals in the county are unregistered, resulting in lost tax revenue and unenforced safety regulations.

Electric Bus Contract

critical

$168M

MCPS awarded a $168M electric bus contract that was never properly vetted. The Maryland State Board of Education later declared the contract illegal. Criminal convictions of 2 MCPS transportation officials.

MCPS Administrative Overhead

critical

$288M

MCPS administrative overhead stands at 45% vs. 37% at Fairfax County Public Schools. The 8-point gap on a $3.6B budget represents roughly $288M in potential excess overhead.