NBC4: Delegate Considering Legislation to Prohibit BOE Credit Cards

UPDATE: Members of the Maryland state legislature are urging the Prince George’s County School District to overhaul the rules for how board members use their taxpayer-funded credit cards, in the wake of an investigation by the News4 I-Team.

Del. Alonzo Washington (D-Hyattsville) said he’ll consider introducing legislation in January to prohibit the district from issuing credit cards to its board members. Washington said the use of those taxpayer-funded credit cards for meals and local hotels, detailed in the I-Team report, is a concern for his constituents. Washington said,

“They want us to do something about it,” Washington said
Washington said he’ll await the completion of an internal audit review of board credit card policy by the district before deciding whether to formally introduce the legislation.

“I’d want to see significant changes,” he said.

Del. Barbara Frush (D-Beltsville) said the district should consider cutting up the credit cards on its own.

“It’s a huge mistake for them to use the cards so freely for meals,” Frush said. “I’m clearly concerned when public money is used for private purposes.”

 http://www.nbcwashington.com/investigations/Prince-Georges-County-School-Board-Members-Spend-Thousands-on-Meals-at-Taxpayers-Expense-278584441.html