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Howard County Council rejects bill that would change timing of auditor fiscal analyses
Summary
After extended debate about separation of powers and confidentiality, the Howard County Council voted down an amended version of Council Bill 4‑20‑21, which would have altered when the county auditor must produce fiscal analyses for council legislation and created limited exceptions.
The Howard County Council on Feb. 4 voted down Council Bill 4‑20‑21, a proposal to change when the county auditor must produce fiscal analyses for Council‑sponsored and executive‑sponsored legislation and to create limited exceptions when the auditor cannot obtain information from the administration.
Supporters said the bill aimed to make fiscal analysis available earlier in the legislative process. "Getting fiscal analysis out…
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