BALTIMORE (WBFF) — In the wake of another emergency report from Baltimore City’s watchdog investigating the city’s Department of Public Works, Mayor Brandon Scott said he believes the current agency leader is committing to accountability and turning around the department.
Tuesday, the Office of Inspector General released another report, marking the third in recent months, detailing concerns within DPW. The latest report highlighted the fact that DPW omitted instances of heat-related illnesses within the department when the watchdog first asked for the details.
“Six of the 10 employee-reported illnesses that were not found on DPW’s spreadsheet occurred on days when temperatures reached 90℉ or higher, with two that occurred on a 103℉ day,” per the OIG report…