Governor Wes Moore has directed state agencies to review and strengthen their audit resolution procedures as part of a broader effort to improve fiscal oversight and accountability.
The directive aligns with $24 million in proposed investments in the FY2027 state budget aimed at preventing waste, fraud, and abuse, and supporting cooperation with the Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee. Planned funding includes $16 million to modernize the state’s financial management system, $5 million for staff and resources to address recurring audit findings, $2 million for fiscal leadership and recruitment, and $1 million to extend the Government Modernization Initiative. The directive also calls for standardized oversight, regular review of open audit findings, clearer resolution procedures, and centralized reporting, with coordination through the Department of Budget and Management’s Audit and Finance Compliance Unit.
State officials said the initiative is intended to strengthen long-term financial management and improve transparency in government operations. Acting Budget and Management Secretary Yaakov “Jake” Weissmann said the proposal is designed to ensure public funds are used as intended, while Chief Performance Officer Asma Mirza emphasized a data-driven approach to improving services. The administration said the directive builds on a 2025 executive order focused on cost savings and modernization, which officials estimate could save up to $50 million, with $29 million already reported. These savings have included changes to fleet management, telecommunications services, equipment purchasing, and state contracts.
