# State Finance and Procurement (GSF)

## Title 12. Organization and Supervision of State Procurement

### Subtitle 2. Supervision of Capital Expenditures and Real Property Leases

#### Section 12-202

(a) This section does not apply to capital expenditures:

  (1) for public school construction under Title 5, Subtitle 3 of the Education Article; or

  (2) by the Department of Transportation or the Maryland Transportation Authority, in connection with State roads, bridges, or highways.

(b) Before execution, a contract for a capital expenditure other than in connection with a State correctional facility, St. Mary's College of Maryland, Morgan State University, or the University System of Maryland shall be:

  (1) reviewed by the Secretary of General Services; and

  (2) except as provided in Sec. 12-203 of this subtitle and Sec. 13-108 of this article, after that review, approved by the Board.

(c) Before execution, a contract for a capital expenditure in connection with a State correctional facility shall be:

  (1) reviewed by the Secretary of Public Safety and Correctional Services; and

  (2) except as provided in Sec. 12-203 of this subtitle, after that review, approved by the Board.

(d) Before execution, a contract for a capital expenditure in connection with the University System of Maryland shall be:

  (1) subject to the provisions of Title 4, Subtitle 4 of this article;

  (2) approved by the Board of Regents of the University System of Maryland; and

  (3) approved by the Board of Public Works.

(e) Before execution, a contract for a capital expenditure in connection with St. Mary's College of Maryland shall be:

  (1) subject to the provisions of Title 4, Subtitle 4 of this article;

  (2) approved by the Board of Trustees of St. Mary's College of Maryland; and

  (3) approved by the Board of Public Works.

(f) Before execution, a contract for a capital expenditure in connection with Morgan State University shall be:

  (1) subject to the provisions of Title 4, Subtitle 4 of this article;

  (2) approved by the Board of Regents of Morgan State University; and

  (3) approved by the Board of Public Works.

(g) The Board shall supervise the expenditure of any money that the General Assembly appropriates for:

  (1) buildings;

  (2) equipment;

  (3) new construction; or

  (4) any other capital expenditure.

---

Md. Code Ann., State Fin. & Proc. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)