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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 07.01.10.05" title_num="07" subtitle_num="01" chapter_num="10" heading="Cooperation with Other Agencies.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The OIG may participate in investigations and audits, and monitor implementation of corrective actions described in Regulation .03 of this chapter, in conjunction with applicable activities of any federal, State, or local agency.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The OIG shall maintain liaison with the Office of the Attorney General and State's attorney's offices by:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Referring cases to prosecutors which show evidence of fraud or other criminal misconduct; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Assisting the prosecutor in further investigation, if needed, and in the prosecution of cases, when requested.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The OIG shall maintain liaison with the Maryland Department of Health, the Department of Juvenile Services, and the Maryland State Department of Education offices by:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Referring to prosecutors cases that show evidence of fraud or other criminal misconduct; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Assisting the prosecutor in further investigation, if needed, and in the prosecution of cases, when requested.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>