The Division of Management Information Ser-
vices coordinates and plans automated information
processing, and provides management control of
State information processing resources. The Divi-
sion manages and develops State information pro-
cessing according to a State Master Plan and by
review and approval of the Information Processing
Master Plans of the various State agencies (Code
State Finance and Procurement Article, secs. 3-401
through 3-405).

DIVISION OF CAPITAL PROGRAMS

Larry W. Klimovitz, Director

301 W Preston St.
Baltimore, MD 21201 225-4530

Created in 1989, the Division of Capital Pro-
grams was formerly the Office of Capital Budgeting
within the Department of State Planning.

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The Division prepares the Governor's Annual
Capital Budget (exclusive of most transportation
facilities) and develops the Hve-Year Capital Im-
provements Program. The Division inspects sites,
holds hearings, and prepares testimony for the Gen-
eral Assembly on all capital projects. It coordinates
the purchase of all capital equipment for State
agencies. Planning for the construction of the State
system of Multi-Service Centers and District courts
is also coordinated by the Division.

The Division provides technical assistance to
State agencies in preparing master plans and studies
the feasibility and need for certain State facilities.
The Division also provides planning support to the
Interagency Committee on School Construction.