§ 13–205
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Pers. & Pens. § 13-205 (2026)
Title 13. Contractual Employment and Service Contracts in Executive Branch
Subtitle 2. Contractual Employees Generally
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(a)
The Secretary periodically shall audit a sample of instances of contractual employment in the various units to determine whether:
(1)
justification exists in each instance to continue certification for the contractual employee; and
(2)
the guidelines adopted under § 13-203 of this subtitle have been followed.
(b)
(1)
If, as a result of an audit, the Secretary determines that services performed by a contractual employee should be performed by a permanent employee, the Secretary shall:
(i)
refuse to renew the certification for the contractual employee; and
(ii)
recommend that a position for a permanent employee be established.
(2)
If, as a result of an audit, the Secretary determines that a unit has not complied with the guidelines adopted under § 13-203 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall:
(i)
advise the unit of the nature of the noncompliance; and
(ii)
suggest alternate criteria or methods that would have complied with the guidelines.