The mission of the Montgomery County Council (MD) Office of Legislative Oversight (OLO) is to provide accurate information, analysis, and independent findings and recommendations that help the County Council fulfill its legislative function. The Office works for the County Council as a whole and is comprised of a 13-member staff of professional analysts with graduate degrees in education, law, and/or public administration. ✔ Timely, Fact-Based Research & Analysis OLO staff conduct program evaluations, budget analyses, audits, investigations, and other special studies. In close consult with Councilmembers and Council staff, OLO develops an annual work program, comprised of 15 to 20 projects. ✔ Independent, non-partisan While OLO’s projects are sponsored by Councilmembers, once work begins on a project, OLO staff conduct research/analysis and develop findings and recommendations independently. OLO works to ensure that a project addresses all relevant viewpoints from all relevant stakeholders. ✔ Collaborative Approach Projects span the gamut of local government agencies (i.e., Executive and Legislative Branch departments and offices, Montgomery County Public Schools, Park and Planning, and Montgomery College). OLO staff work collaboratively with staff to produce the best quality product for the Council.