support studies of efficiency in state
government. The University of Maryland
System and the appropriate state agencies
shall provide assistance in these studies.
Provided further, the Governor may
transfer the two positions and these funds to
the appropriate state agency or unit in the
executive branch, provided that $81,181 be
used for contracting with private
consultants for studies related to the
Efficiency 2000 Commission. Any portion of
$81,181 not used for this purpose shall
revert to the general fund at the end of the
fiscal year.
Further provided that no funds may be
expended for the use of private consultants
without the approval of the budget
committees or the passage of 45 days for
review and comment......................................

24.01.01.01  Executive Direction

General Fund Appropriation...........................

24.01.01.02  Financial and Support Services
General Fund Appropriation...........................

Funds are appropriated in various State
agency budgets to pay for services provided
by this program. Authorization is hereby
granted to use these receipts as special
funds for operating expenses in this
program.

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2,569,644

1,065,044

1,504,620

600,000

573,784

0

120,000

COMPTROLLER OF THE TREASURY
OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER

SUMMARY

Total General Fund Appropriation...........................................

PARRIS N. GLENDENING, Governor

Ch. 7