Department of Legislative Services #
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Mission Statement #
“The department’s mission is to facilitate the legislative process by providing the members of the General Assembly with the highest quality of staff support” (official website).
Most Recent Reports #
Available here.
Office of Legislative Audits #
Website #
Mission Statement #
“To serve the General Assembly and the citizens of Maryland by providing independent, objective, and non-partisan audits and evaluations of Executive and Judicial branch agencies to improve State government fiscal operations and programs” (official website).
Vision #
“Citizens and State officials are confident that we are instrumental in the State’s efforts to ensure that assets are safeguarded, public funds are appropriately managed and spent, and financial and administrative practices comply with governing statutes and regulations” (official website).
Most Recent Reports #
Available here.
Office of the Comptroller #
Website #
Mission Statement #
“It is the responsibility of the Comptroller’s Office of Maryland to provide the very latest tax and financial information to residents. In addition, it is incumbent upon every member of this agency to adhere to the three R’s: treating taxpayers with respect, ensuring that we are responsive to taxpayer needs, and getting results in a timely manner.
“Further, it is our mandate to provide a transparent, lighted path forward in government; opening the Free state’s books and deciphering in the clearest way possible how taxpayer dollars are spent, and what Marylanders get in return for their hard work.
“The Comptroller of Maryland and the entire agency stand at the ready to serve the taxpayers, vendors, and tax professionals of Maryland” (official website).
Most Recent Reports #
Available here.
Note #
Maryland does not have an Office of the Inspector General, but some departments, including Human Services and Public Safety & Correctional Services, have their own.
