PGCPS Strengthens Procurement Oversight and Accountability Following Inspector General Report

By PRESS OFFICER
PGCPS

UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (Oct. 28, 2026)—Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) has implemented corrective measures to strengthen procurement oversight, address weaknesses in internal controls, and reinforce accountability following an investigation by the Maryland Office of the Inspector General of Education (OIGE).

The investigation identified an undisclosed conflict of interest involving a former employee and roofing project contracts totaling approximately $16.8 million directed to a single subcontractor between 2023 and 2024. The report states that the contracted work was completed and that no funds were misappropriated or unaccounted for. Those findings do not diminish the seriousness of the conflict of interest or the district’s responsibility to safeguard public trust.

After receiving the preliminary findings, PGCPS leadership met directly with OIGE and initiated corrective action. Under the leadership of Superintendent Shawn Joseph, Ed.D., the district has strengthened procurement procedures, supervisory review, and compliance oversight.

Actions taken include:

• Stronger contracting requirements. Introduced standard operating procedures requiring market research, price and best-value analyses, independent quality reviews, and auditable documentation before cooperative or rider contracts are awarded.

• Expanded compliance monitoring. Launched a digital request system, established a dedicated procurement compliance team, and introduced tracking tools to strengthen supervisory oversight.

• Additional capital project oversight. Created a Deputy Director position within the Department of Capital Programs to oversee project management and retained legal counsel from Husch Blackwell to support procurement improvements.

• New purchasing leadership. Appointed a new Director of Purchasing and strengthened departmental oversight to improve compliance, accountability, and supervisory review.

The district has also developed revisions to Administrative Procedure 3323. Those revisions are undergoing legal and executive review before final approval.

“Public trust requires clear standards, effective oversight, and accountability when those standards are breached,” said Shawn Joseph, Ed.D., Superintendent of PGCPS. “We take these findings seriously. We have acted to address the weaknesses identified and strengthen the controls that protect resources intended for our students and schools. Our responsibility is to ensure these safeguards are consistently followed.”

PGCPS plans to refer the investigative report to the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office for review and determination of any appropriate next steps.

The district will continue reviewing procurement practices and monitoring compliance with its strengthened procedures. Responsible stewardship of public funds is essential to delivering the education students deserve and maintaining the confidence of families, employees, and taxpayers.

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Andrews Federal Credit Union Announces Promotion of Tanya Evans to Director of Consumer Lending

By NATALIE TATE
Andrews Federal Credit Union

SUITLAND, Md. (Oct. 28, 2026)—Andrews Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that long-time employee Tanya Evans has been promoted to Director of Consumer Lending.

Evans brings extensive underwriting expertise and more than two decades of experience with Andrews Federal to her new role. Since joining Andrews Federal in 2002, she has consistently excelled in a variety of roles and has demonstrated strong operational and leadership capabilities.
 
Prior to taking on this consumer lending leadership position, Evans led Andrews Federal’s New Jersey operations as branch manager at the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL) branch before transitioning to the Joint Base Andrews (JBA) branch. She has also served the credit union as an Underwriter.

Her deep understanding of branch operations, combined with her underwriting knowledge, will provide valuable perspective as she contributes to the credit union’s consumer lending efforts.

“Tanya has demonstrated leadership and initiative throughout her career with Andrews Federal,” said Kenneth Orgeron, President and CEO of Andrews Federal Credit Union. “Her experience and knowledge, combined with her commitment to member service, will be tremendous assets as we continue to grow and strengthen our credit union.”

Founded in 1948, Andrews Federal Credit Union has grown to serve more than 163,000 members in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, and military installations in central Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands. For more information about Andrews Federal, visit andrewsfcu.org.

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