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MDOT projects major capital increases, disputes OLA audit findings and requests positions to speed federal reimbursements
Summary
DLS told the subcommittee MDOT's FY27 operating and capital budget is slightly over $7 billion and forecast capital spending to peak near $3.7 billion in FY28; MDOT disputes some OLA federal-fund findings, said it will seek reimbursement, and requested eight SHA positions to address federal-reimbursement documentation and processing delays.
The Department of Legislative Services presented a detailed review of the Maryland Department of Transportation's FY27 budget and six-year forecast and identified key issues lawmakers pressed MDOT to address.
DLS analyst Sam Quist said MDOT's combined operating and capital budget for FY27 is slightly over $7 billion, an increase of roughly $326.1 million (4.8%) from FY26, with the Transportation Trust Fund projected to close higher than earlier estimates. The six-year consolidated transportation program totals $22.1 billion through FY31 and shows a projected capital expenditures peak near $3.7 billion in FY28. Exhibit breakdowns show about 44% of capital spending devoted to system preservation, roughly 31% of first-year capital to the…
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