(a) In this Part V the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Committees of jurisdiction” means the committees of the General Assembly that routinely handle the policy issues and legislation related to a specific governmental activity or unit subject to review under this part. (c) “Director” means the Director of the Office. (d) “Office” means the Office of […]
There is an Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability in the Department.
(a) The head of the Office is the Director. (b) Subject to the policies and directives of the President and the Speaker, the Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee, and the overall supervision and control of the Executive Director, the Director has general administrative control of the operation of the Office.
(a) With the approval of the Executive Director, the Director may appoint a Deputy Director and other professional staff and contract with consultants as authorized representatives. (b) The Deputy Director: (1) has the duties delegated by the Director; and (2) may be designated by the Executive Director to act as Director if the office is vacant or the Director […]
(a) (1) The Office shall conduct a performance evaluation of units of State government, in accordance with the work plan developed by the Director in consultation with the Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee. (2) An agency or a program may be evaluated separately or as part of a larger organizational unit of State government. (3) In addition to the […]
(a) This section does not apply to a performance evaluation conducted in accordance with the Maryland Program Evaluation Act. (b) A performance evaluation conducted by the Office may include: (1) evaluating the efficiency, effectiveness, and economy with which resources are used; (2) determining whether desired program results are achieved; (3) determining whether a program aligns with the unit’s mission; (4) evaluating […]
(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a performance evaluation conducted by the Office shall be made at the offices of the State unit, county officer or unit, corporation, association, or local school system that is subject to examination. (b) If considered appropriate and after consultation with the unit or body being examined, the Director may […]
(a) (1) Except as prohibited by the Internal Revenue Code, the employees and authorized representatives of the Office shall have access to and may inspect the records, including those that are confidential by law, of any unit of State government or of a person or other body receiving State funds, with respect to any matter under the […]
(a) This section does not apply to a performance evaluation conducted in accordance with the Maryland Program Evaluation Act. (b) On the completion of each performance evaluation, the Director shall submit a full and detailed report to the Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee. (c) A full and detailed report prepared by the Office shall include: (1) a summary of […]
(a) (1) In addition to the reports under § 2–1238 of this subtitle, the Director shall report an apparent violation of law by a unit of State government or other body that is examined. (2) A report under this subsection shall be submitted to: (i) the Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee; (ii) the Executive Director; (iii) the unit or body that […]
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, confidential information that an employee or authorized representative of the Office or the Office of Policy Analysis obtains during a performance evaluation: (1) remains confidential; and (2) may not be disclosed except to another employee or authorized representative of the Office or the Office of Policy Analysis. (b) Information obtained during […]
A person is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 if the person: (1) fails to comply promptly with process that the Director issues under this part; or (2) violates any provision of § 2–1238(d) or § 2–1240 of this subtitle.
