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Howard County civic groups oppose moving fiscal notes out of auditor's office; council majority backs reorganization
Summary
The Howard County Citizens Association urged the council to reject a proposed transfer of fiscal‑note duties from the County Auditor to the County Council Administrator at the April public hearing, while proponents said the reorganization would let each office focus on core responsibilities.
The Howard County Citizens Association told the council at the April public hearing that a proposal to move fiscal analyses for proposed legislation from the County Auditor's office to the County Council Administrator (CB 28‑20‑25) would weaken independent oversight and reduce transparency.
Ryan Powers, testifying for the HCCA, said the County Auditor's charter‑based…
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