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ment; Recruitment and Examination; Classifica-
tion; Employee Relations; and Training Services.

OFFICE OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Michael R. Carter, Chief
(410) 225-6600

The Office of Community Relations maintains
equality of opportunity within the Department of
Health and Mental Hygiene and the Department's
programs throughout the State. The Office monitors
Department programs and health care providers to
assure that they comply with civil rights laws, man-
dates, and regulations. For the same purpose, the
Office monitors personnel management, services, and
procurement procedures of the Department. The Of-
fice also develops and monitors programs for equal
opportunities for employment, including affirmative
action, on-site review, outreach recruitment, and com-
plaint processing. In addition, the Office develops and
monitors programs for equal access to health care and
for minority business participation in State contracts.

FINANCIAL PLANNING
ADMINISTRATION

Richard J. Bandelin, Director

201 West Preston St.
Baltimore, MD 21201 (410) 225-6064

The Financial Planning Administration moni-
tors and controls all Department financial affairs,
including liaison with the Department of Budget
and Fiscal Planning and the General Assembly. The
Administration oversees budget preparation and
review, expenditure management, funding en-
hancement, rate setting, cost analysis, and fiscal
policy. Administration functions are carried out by
two divisions: Budget Management; and Program
Costs and Analysis.

FISCAL SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION

Sylvia Hamlett-Law, Director

201 West Preston St.
Baltimore, MD 21201 (410) 225-5820

Functions of the Fiscal Services Administration
were organized by 1923 under the Bureau of Per-
sonnel and Accounts, which was responsible for
fiscal administration of the Department of Health.
The Administration analyzes and provides fiscal,
accounting and contracting services for the state-
wide operation of major Department programs and
health care facilities. The Administration develops
systems, policies, and procedures for the Depart-
ment's fiscal management in coordination with

regulatory or control agencies, the General Assem-
bly, and the federal government. Under the Admini-
stration are five divisions: General Accounting;
Auditing; Reimbursements; Contracts and Tele-
communications; and Audit Coordination and
Management Analysis.

GENERAL SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION

Daniel A. Hughes, Director

201 West Preston St.
Baltimore, MD 21201 (410) 225-5830

The General Services Administration originated
as the Office of General Administration by 1973.
The Office was renamed the General Administrative
Services Administration by 1983 and, by 1985,
received its current name.
The Administration provides support services
for supplies and procurement, space allocation, fleet
management, mail, photocopying, building serv-
ices, and capital construction. Coordination and
technical assistance are provided statewide to pro-
jects of maintenance and engineering; asbestos
identification and abatement; and abatement of
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), which are toxic
chemicals found in insulating oils for electric trans-
formers and switch gear.
The Administration directs five divisions: Central
Services; Engineering and Maintenance; Health Sta-
tistics; Vital Records; and Special Projects.

DIVISION OF HEALTH STATISTICS
Vacancy, Chief
(410) 225-5830

Functions of the Division of Health Statistics be-
gan in 1951 as part of the Division of Vital Records
and Statistics, Department of Health. By 1959, the
work of vital statistics was placed under the Division
of Research and Planning. By 1961, it was found
under the Office of Planning and Research and, by
1963, as part of the Division of Statistical Research
and Records. In 1967, it was formed separately as the
Division ofBiostatistics under the Bureau of Analysis
and Records. In 1969, the Division was changed to
the Center for Health Statistics and, by 1973, placed
under the Office of General Administration. It was
reorganized as a division in 1988.
Annually, the Division publishes vital statistics
and population estimates for the State. To highlight
significant trends and findings, the Division ana-
lyzes and reports annually on the health status of
Maryland residents. It provides statistical analysis
and advice to programs on studies and systems
development. The Division publishes annual and
special reports on these topics.