On the Friday, May 29 edition of OPEN AGENDA (S3 E31), we discuss the Internal Auditor's probe into the distribution and use of taxpayer-funded gift cards (“P-cards”) provided by the county's Local Management Board (LMB). The purpose of the gift card distribution is to assist needy families with food insecurity, however, the Internal Auditor's report raised questions as to whether they are being used for legitimate food purchases by the intended recipients. Although the county's Executive Branch is responsible for administration of the program, clearly there are inadequate controls in place to prevent waste, fraud and abuse. Also of concern, it appears that the Executive Branch did not fully cooperate with the Internal Auditor as required by the County Charter by failing to provide all requested supporting documentation. Consequently, the Maryland Attorney General may choose to investigate the matter further insofar as the gift cards (valued in the tens of thousands of dollars) are funded in part with state tax dollars. Tune in and be informed.