“Those kinds of things are not condoned by me, and every employee of the city of Baltimore should adhere to the highest standards,” Scott told reporters.

The investigations began with questions about Kerney’s oversight of spending under the American Rescue Plan Act, when she served as the city’s chief recovery officer. The Inspector General’s office found that some federal recovery funds paid musicians and performers beyond the approved talent budget without the required authorization.

During that inquiry, investigators also found that Kerney violated the city’s technology acceptable-use policy. A separate report described efforts to restrict access to her communications, despite city policy allowing the city to monitor messages.

The investigations also drew attention to profanity-filled emails Kerney sent to subordinates describing violence she wanted to inflict on certain city employees, according to reporting on the Inspector General’s findings.

Asked what safeguards were in place to prevent such behavior, Scott cited employee training but declined to discuss specifics. He also declined to detail any response to the Inspector General’s reports, referring to an “appropriate response” being taken “at the appropriate time.”

A city administration official confirmed Kerney still works for Baltimore. Scott declined to provide further details, citing a personnel matter, leaving unanswered what consequences or corrective measures the city has imposed.