mental units and programs, and fiscal relationships
of the State and local governments.

OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE AUDITS
Anthony J. Verdecchia, Legislative Auditor

301 W. Preston St.
Baltimore, MD 21201 (410) 225-1400

Functions of the Office of Legislative Audits
began when the office of the State Auditor was
established in 1902 within the Treasury Depart-
ment (Chapter 257, Acts of 1902). In 1929, the
office was assigned to the Division of Financial
Review and Control, headed by the Comptroller of
the Treasury (Chapter 226, sec. 45, Acts of 1929).
When the Department of Fiscal Services was
formed in 1968, the Division of Audits was created
within the Department (Chapter 456, Acts of
1968). In 1992, the Division of Audits was re-
formed as the Office of Legislative Audits (Chapter
598, Acts of 1992).
The Office conducts post audits of a compliance
or performance nature of all departments, agencies,
and institutions of State government, including the
offices of clerks of court and registers of wills. Upon
direction by the General Assembly or the Joint
Budget and Audit Committee, the Legislative
Auditor may undertake a management audit of a
State agency or program or an audit of a private
organization that receives State funds. The Office
also reviews the audit reports of all county and
municipal governments and community colleges
(Code State Government Article, secs. 2-1201
through 2-1222).

LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES

LEGISLATIVE ACCOUNTING OFFICE
Mary F. Atwell, Administrator
(410) 841-3797

The Legislative Accounting Office prepares and
administers the budget for the Senate, House of
Delegates, and Office of Legislative Data Process-
ing. The Office processes all travel expense reim-
bursements for legislators, oversees each legislator's
district office account, and administers payroll, per-
sonnel records and employee benefit programs for
legislators and their staffs.

LEGISLATIVE BILL ROOM
Robert J. Liberty, Supervisor
(410) 841-3840

The Legislative Bill Room stores and distributes
legislative bills and resolutions. During the legisla-
tive session, bills are distributed to each legislator's
office. Copies of bills may be obtained from the Bill
Room.

LEGISLATIVE PRINT SHOP
Warren G. Higby, Jr., Manager
(410) 841-3832

The Legislative Print Shop prints a variety of
documents that are part of the legislative process.
Included are legislative bills, joint resolutions,
amendments, session laws, journals and rules of the
Senate and House of Delegates, synopses of legis-
lation, hearing schedules, fiscal notes, committee
reports, staff studies, budget analyses, and other
reports. The services of the Print Shop are available
to legislators, legislative committees, and agencies.

OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES & SUPPLIES
Andrea L. Gross, Supervisor
(410) 841-3549

The Office of Legislative Services and Supplies
was formed in 1982. The Office orders and stocks
supplies, purchases furniture and equipment, keeps
inventory records, disposes of surplus equipment,
relocates offices, and prepares rooms for General
Assembly events.

OFFICE OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Margaret E. Kitts, Supervisor
(410) 841-3998

Created in 1982, the Office of Telecommunica-
tions is responsible for the telephone and telecom-
munications systems in the legislative complex. The
Office also prepares the General Assembly
Telephone Directory.

OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE DATA
PROCESSING

Robert M. Edwards, Director

Legislative Services Building
90 State Circle, Room G-15
Annapolis, MD 21401 (410) 841-3900
fax: (410) 841-3218

BUDGET (CODE BA0104, formerly 21.01.01.04)

FY1994 FY1995 FY1996

Funds (actual) (actual) (approp.)

General $1,310,408 $1,399,582 $1,581,271
Special $ 199,666 $ 194,488 $ 150,000
Total Funds $1,510,074 $1,594,070 $1,731,271

Staff

Authorized 9 8 10
Contractual (FTE)
Total Staff

MANDATED REPORTS

None