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Senators press MHEC on audit failures, late mandated reports and delays in new financial‑aid system
Summary
Members of the subcommittee pressed the Maryland Higher Education Commission over Office of Legislative Audits findings from 2020–2023, an increase in missed mandated reports, and delays and cost uncertainty for the MD SIS financial aid modernization project; MHEC leadership said most audit recommendations are resolved and described reforms underway.
Department of Legislative Services analyst Sarah Baker told the subcommittee that the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) has failed to submit a rising share of mandated reports, has repeat Office of Legislative Audits findings across fiscal years 2020–2023, and is behind statutory deadlines for multiple deliverables including reports tied to the BRFAA and new program review requirements. DLS recommended a $250,000 reduction to MHEC’s FY27 general fund appropriation tied to these compliance concerns.
MHEC Secretary Sanjay Rai acknowledged legacy operational disruptions during 2020–2023 and said the current leadership moved immediately to remediate issues. Deputy Secretary Elena Quiroz Levanis told the committee that, of 15…
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