Maryland Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 5-313

(1) designate an assistant Attorney General to receive from applicants and employees any information the disclosure of which is otherwise protected by law;

(2) investigate each allegation of illegality or impropriety;

(3) take appropriate legal action; and

(4) if the investigation concerns an allegation of illegality or impropriety in the Executive Branch, submit a confidential report to the Governor that describes the content of the disclosure.