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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
Appointed by the Governor with Senate advice
and consent, the Secretary of Budget and Fiscal
Planning has executive jurisdiction over the Depart-
ment and appoints all division chiefs. The Secretary
serves as principal adviser to the Governor in fiscal
matters and is a member of the Board of Revenue
Estimates, the Board ofTrustees for Maryland State
Retirement and Pension Systems (ex officio), and a
number of other commissions and committees. The
Secretary also prepares the Department's portion of
the agenda for Board of Public Works meetings
(Code State Finance and Procurement Article, secs.
3-201 through 3-206).
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION
John J. Pirro, Jr., Chief
Goldstein Treasury Building
60 Calvert St.
Annapolis, MD 21401-1985 974-2116
The Division of Administration administers the
internal fiscal operations of the Department, verifies
budget requests and budget amendments, main-
tains master control ledgers of State positions, and
prints the State Budget Book and related publica-
tions. It prepares the Statewide Cost Allocation
Plan that is filed with the federal government to
obtain reimbursements for the cost of indirect State
services that benefit federally funded programs.
Through its Baltimore-based Central Collection
Unit, the Division acts upon collection of delin-
quent accounts receivable due the State (Code
1957, Art. 19, secs. 43-46; State Finance and Pro-
curement Article, secs. 7-101 through 7-121, secs.
3-201 through 3-206).
DIVISION OF BUDGET ANALYSIS
Raymond J. Wright, Director
Goldstein Treasury Building
60 Calvert St.
Annapolis, MD 21401-1985 974-2307
The Division of Budget Analysis aids the Secre-
tary in review; analysis, and formulation of a tenta-
tive annual State operating budget for the
Governor's consideration. For this purpose, the
Division examines, tests, and evaluates requests for
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appropriations from all operating units of State
government.
The Division studies and makes recommenda-
tions on financial, revenue, and fiscal matters that
affect the current State budget, including budget
amendments. The Division also considers projected
budgetary requirements. It examines the adminis-
tration, organization, staffing, duties, and responsi-
bilities of State agencies to detect any duplication
or overlap of work, duties, or functions.
Professional personnel of the Division are as-
signed certain areas of State government to study
and analyze. They evaluate budget requests, histor-
ical data, and other information involving State
agencies under their review and make recommenda-
tions for adjustments.
The Division also enforces numerous laws and
regulations that ensure economical and efficient use
of State funds, personnel, equipment (including
State-owned motor vehicles), and other resources
(Code State Finance and Procurement Article, secs.
7-101 through 7-404, secs. 3-201 through 3-503).
DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT
ANALYSIS AND AUDITS
John C. DuChez, Chief
Arrman-Glazer Building
45 Calvert St.
Annapolis, MD 21401-1985 974-2191
The Division of Management Analysis and Au-
dits conducts management studies, performance
audits, and program analyses of the various State
agencies and programs. It oversees the State Travel
Management Office and the State Fleet Manage-
ment Unit. In addition, the Division provides tech-
nical assistance to State agencies in management,
planning, program evaluation, and systems devel-
opment (Code State Finance and Procurement Ar-
ticle, secs. 7-101 through 7-121, secs. 3-501
through 3-503).
DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Robert M. Bassford, Director
Goldstein Treasury Building
60 Calvert St.
Annapolis, MD 21401-1985 974-2280
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