Day: January 27, 2015

Franchot says procurement process is broken and needs fixing

Franchot says procurement process is broken and needs fixing

We must make drastic improvements to the manner in which we obtain goods and services as a state. This cuts to the heart of what I do as your independent fiscal watchdog – ensuring that we’re getting the best possible deal for your hard-earned tax dollars.

As Comptroller, I’ve voted on approximately 15,000 contracts worth $80 billion on the Board of Public Works. And I can tell you – our procurement process is broken.

State Roundup, January 27, 2015

Gov. Hogan seeks permanent, long-term budget cuts but legislative fiscal analyst questions unitemized cuts, calling them “dangerous;” after moves on environment, LGBT protection, Hogan as a “moderate Republican” called into question. Still, Hogan amends, reissues executive order calling for equal treatment of all Marylanders; sexual harassment in the legislative halls of Annapolis; lawmakers gear up for fight over paid sick leave; incoming insurance commissioner hopes to see more insurance companies in Maryland; 200 homeless programs in state get $48 million in federal grants; state to continue push to secure FBI headquarters; and Montgomery Exec Leggett asks state for OK to establish transit authority.

Fewer gimmicks in Hogan’s $40 billion budget; solves deficits for 3 years by capping spending hikes

Fewer gimmicks in Hogan’s $40 billion budget; solves deficits for 3 years by capping spending hikes

General Assembly budget committees got their first comprehensive briefing on Gov. Larry Hogan’s $40 billion fiscal 2016 budget Monday, with Democrats expressing continuing concern about the impact of reductions to expected increases in school funding.

In his two-hour briefing, Warren Deschenaux, the legislature’s chief fiscal analyst, also called a proposed 2% across-the-board, unitemized cuts “a very dangerous approach to budgeting” that sets “a bad precedent.”

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