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Board of Public Works briefing highlights grants, zoo oversight and $39 million in compensation awards
Summary
At an Education, Business and Administration Subcommittee hearing, DLS analysts and Board of Public Works representatives reviewed FY25 pass-through grants, recommended reporting for the Maryland Zoo, and noted the Board has approved $39 million in compensation awards to 26 individuals. Multiple grantees asked legislators to continue funding for services and tourism programs.
Micah Richards, the Department of Legislative Services analyst, told the Education, Business and Administration Subcommittee that the Board of Public Works’ FY25 allowance falls $15.9 million from FY24 to $30.5 million, driven largely by a reduction in section 19 grant funding to nonprofits.
John Gontrum, representing the Board of Public Works, said the board’s operating budget is “over 90%” pass-through funding, consisting chiefly of grants to specified grantees and a contingent fund for compensation. He noted the board’s remaining operating costs are…
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