(a) (1) The inspector general shall consult with the Commission to develop a written work plan and establish periodic goals and priorities for the Office based on an assessment of relative risks.

(2) In developing the work plan, the inspector general shall take into consideration requests from commissioners, Commission officers, managers, and employees, elected officials, and members of the public.

(3) The inspector general shall make the written work plan available to the public, subject to the Public Information Act.

(b) (1) In performing the duties authorized under this subtitle, the inspector general shall coordinate with law enforcement agencies, agency personnel administrators, the State Ethics Commission, the Commission Board of Ethics, and other internal officials or external entities as appropriate to avoid unnecessary disruption or duplication of effort in conducting any audit, analysis, or administrative investigation.

(2) The Commission Board of Ethics shall have primary authority for investigations of abuse related to actions specified in § 17-601(b)(1)(ii) of this subtitle.