§ 2–1235
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Gov't § 2-1235 (2026)
Title 2. General Assembly
Subtitle 12. Staff and Services -- Department of Legislative Services
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(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 whether a program duplicates another program or activity within another unit;
(5)
evaluating whether the governmental activity or unit under evaluation operates:
(i)
in an open and accountable manner, with public access to records and meetings, safeguards against conflicts of interest, and opportunity for public participation; and
(ii)
in a fair and nondiscriminatory manner that complies fully with law and State policy;
(6)
determining the reliability of performance measures, as defined in § 3–1001 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, identified in:
(i)
the managing for results agency strategic plan developed under § 3–1002(c) of the State Finance and Procurement Article; or
(ii)
the StateStat strategic plan and performance measurement report submitted to the Secretary of Budget and Management under § 3–1003(d) of the State Finance and Procurement Article; and
(7)
for a performance evaluation of a local school system:
(i)
evaluating whether or not the school system is complying with federal and State laws and regulations;
(ii)
analyzing grading standards, graduation requirements, assessments, procurement, and equitable use of resources among the schools within the system evaluated; and
(iii)
identifying instances of fraud, waste, and abuse.