Reorganization

"We've linked the implementation of
the new computerized tax administration
system to a reorganization of the
Comptroller's Office along functional lines,"
says Maryland State Comptroller Louis L.
Goldstein.

Recognizing that revenue divisions
have common functions, such as returns
processing, taxpayer accounting, audit,
compliance and delinquent tax collection,
the comptroller created a new organizational
structure that will parallel the mission of the
new State of Maryland Tax System to
eliminate duplication, provide up-to-date
information quickly and save tax dollars in
processing.

As indicated by the organizational
chart shown on another page in this report,
the Revenue Administration Division will be
responsible for processing all individual and
business tax returns, depositing receipts
and providing taxpayer service. Audit,
compliance, enforcement and delinquent
tax collections will be grouped under
the Compliance Division.

The reorganization will also include
an Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Unit and
Motor Fuel Tax Unit responsible for
legislation, licensing and other
administrative functions unique to
those industries. The Data Processing
and General Accounting divisions,
Central Payroll Bureau and Bureau
of Revenue Estimates will continue to
perform their functions essentially unchanged.

The reorganization of the State
Comptroller's Office consolidated
deposit of all tax payments in one
section of the new Revenue
Administration Division. Co-workers
like Elaine Knopp now process more
than $100 million per day in income
tax, sales and use tax, employer
withholding and other tax payments
during heavy processing periods.

The reorganization and use of cutting edge technology permitted the
comptroller to eliminate an additional 52 positions in early fiscal year 1994,
resulting in a $1.4 million annual savings. H

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