DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET & MANAGEMENT

DEFUNCT AGENCIES

BROADBAND COMMITTEE
Richard Rose, Chair
Under the State Information Technology Board, the Committee completed its work by December 2000.

CLERICAL WORKERS CAREER ADVANCEMENT TASK FORCE
In 1997, the Department of Budget and Management started the Clerical Workers Career Advancement Task Force with representation from the Maryland Higher Education Commission, the University System of Maryland, area community colleges, and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

The Task Force charge was to identify what clerical and secretarial positions of the Executive Branch would benefit from skills enhancement and training. The Task Force also was to examine impediments to career advancement; devise innovative training to enhance skills and enable employees to advance in their careers; and consider the feasibility of enrolling employees in college courses.

On January 1, 1998, the Task Force submitted a report to the House Appropriations Committee.

COUNCIL ON MANAGEMENT & PRODUCTIVITY
The Council on Management and Productivity formed as the Governor's Council on Management and Productivity: A Public-Private Enterprise, established by the Governor in May 1995 (Executive Orders 01.01.1995.12/ 23). The Council reorganized in 1996 under its present name within the Department of Budget and Management (Chapter 171, Acts of 1996). In 2002, the Council's duties and structure were altered (Chapter 126, Acts of 2002).

From the business community, nonprofit organizations, government entities, and the public, the Council sought innovative ways for the State to use its resources efficiently. The Council evaluated the structure and management of State government and recommends public-private alternatives for the administration of State programs and for the management and ownership of State real property assets. The Council also examined government contracting policies and procedures. Council subcommittees reviewed the operations of individual agencies and recommend improvements.

The Council had nineteen members. Ten were appointed by the Governor who named the chair. Four were named by the Senate President, four by the House Speaker, and one by the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals. Although authorization for the Council extended to July 1, 2007, funds for the Council were omitted from the FY2004 State budget (Code State Government Article, secs. 9-1801 through 9-1812).

DIVISION OF FISCAL PLANNING
Formerly under Office of Budget, its functions were assumed by Office of Budget Analysis in July 1996.

DIVISION OF OPERATING BUDGET
Formerly under Office of Budget, its functions were assumed by Office of Budget Analysis in July 1996.

E-COMMERCE COMMITTEE
Peter Franchot, Co-Chair
Major F. Riddick, Jr., Co-Chair
Under the State Information Technology Board, the Committee concluded its work in 1999.

EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES COMMITTEE
Dyan Brasington, Co-Chair
Donald N. Langenberg, Ph.D., Co-Chair
Under the State Information Technology Board, the Committee concluded its work in 1999.

GOVERNOR'S QUALITY COUNCIL
The Governor's Quality Council organized in 1992 as the State Quality Council (Executive Order 01.01.1992.15). It reorganized under as the Governor's Quality Council in October 1995 (Executive Order 01.01.1995.26). The Council was formed to make State government efficient and cost-effective by establishing total quality processes (also known as continuous quality improvement).

Continuous Quality Improvement helps management assess customer service levels and then redirect efforts towards a higher level of service that meets and exceeds the customer's requirements and expectations. Involving all managers and employees, it strives for continuous improvement achieved through teamwork. Continuous Quality Improvement was coordinated by the Department through the Governor's Quality Council.

On the Council, each State agency was represented by its quality improvement coordinator.

HEALTH COMMITTEE
Asa (Jack) Frost, Chair (410) 767-6989
Under the State Information Technology Board, the Committee concluded its work in 1999.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TRAINING CENTER
Under Employee Development and Training Institute, incorporated into other training programs in 1997.

INTERNET CRIME COMMITTEE
Timothy S. Smith, Chair
Under the State Information Technology Board, the Committee concluded its work in 1999.

MANAGEMENT & LABOR SERVICES DIVISION
Under Office of Personnel Services and Benefits, reorganized as Management and Personnel Services Division in July 2002.

MARYLAND UNIFORM COMPUTER INFORMATION TRANSACTIONS ACT (UCITA) COMMITTEE
Under the State Information Technology Board, the Committee completed its work by December 2000.

MARYLAND UNIFORM ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS ACT (UETA) & DIGITAL SIGNATURE COMMITTEE
W. Kevin Hughes, Chair
Under the State Information Technology Board, the Committee completed its work by December 2000.

MARYLAND YEAR-2000 PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Under Office of Information Technology, completed its work in Aug. 2000.

NETWORK & TECHNICAL SERVICES
Under Telecommunications, renamed in 1996 as Enterprise Networking Services.

OFFICE OF BUDGET
Renamed Office of Budget Analysis in July 1996.

OFFICE OF CAPITAL BUDGET
Renamed Office of Capital Budgeting in 1997.

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Renamed Office of Personnel Services and Benefits on June 1, 1998.

PERSONNEL CONSULTING DIVISION
Under Office of Personnel Services and Benefits, abolished July 2002; functions transferred to Management and Personnel Services Division.

PLANNING, POLICY, & STANDARDS
Under Office of Information Technology, functions assigned to Information Technology Investment Management in July 2002.

PLANNING, STANDARDS, & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Under Office of Information Technology, renamed Planning, Policy, and Standards in July 1999.

PRIVACY COMMITTEE
Timothy D. Baker, Chair
Under the State Information Technology Board, the Committee concluded its work in 1999.

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OFFICE
Under Office of Information Technology, completed its work in Aug. 2000.

SCHOOLS COMMITTEE
Under the State Information Technology Board, the Committee completed its work by December 2000.

STATEWIDE 800-MEGAHERTZ COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Chair: Frederick W. Puddester, Secretary of Budget & Management

Appointed by Secretary of Budget & Management: Stephen E. Allen, Sr.; Stanley K. Arthur; Robert R. Bass, M.D.; Robert Brady; George B. Brosan; Gilberto de Jesus; Randy Everett; John R. Frazier; Lewis E. Logan; David McMillion; Col. David B. Mitchell; John J. O'Neill, Jr.; Lawrence W. Priebe; Jonathan R. Seeman; Clay Stamp; Robert L. Swann; Mary Ann Viverette.

Appointed by Senate President: Patrick J. Hogan; Ida G. Ruben.

Appointed by House Speaker: Wheeler R. Baker; Mary-Dulany James.

At the request of the Legislature, the Secretary of Budget and Management appointed the Statewide 800-Megahertz Communications System Oversight Committee in June 1999. The Committee was to plan how to develop and fund a statewide 800-megahertz wireless communication system. Its preliminary report was made in June 1999, and its final report on December 30, 1999.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Under Telecommunications, renamed Voice and Technical Services in July 2002.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROCUREMENT
Formerly under Telecommunications, functions transferred in 1997 to the Procurement Unit under Division of Policy Analysis.

TELEWORK STEERING COMMITTEE
Appointed by Secretary of Budget & Management:
Chair: Jeane C. Guy, State Teleworking Coordinator
Frank Babusci; Carl L. Bart; Bernadette T. Benik; Iris Birenbaum; Jana Corn Burch; Norval E. Byrd; Danette Campell; Kevin Combs; Robert Crocetti; Mary J. Darling; Col. Milton Davis; Thomas Dixon; Karen Drake; Ozzie Edmondson; Rosemary Falck; Mark Feinroth; Linda Fike; John Flynn; Ronald Forsythe; Leslie Friedman; Stephanie Garrity; Stuart Goldberg; Armada F. Grant; John Grap; Sharon Graurer; Robert R. Hagans, Jr.; Michael T. Halpin; Ronald Heacock; Cecilia Januszkiewicz; David Jordan; Carol Kaiser; Ronald A. Karasic; Dennis J. Krysiak; Harold M. Kushner; Elliot Lasson; William Leimbach; Kathy Marr; Kenneth McNeill; Dennis Mesko; Sara Miller; Jake Mohorovic; Richard Montgomery; Christine Morris; Tanya Page; George Raley; Julian Rosemond; Sandy Sieglein; John Simkins; Benny F. Short; Eva M. Staubitz; Candida S. Steel; Donald Tynes; Beverly D. Valcovic; Gil Weidenfeld; Rodney J. Wiesinger; Thomas Wilkinson; Clolita Williams; Jeanne M. Zarnoch.

In 1999, the Telework Steering Committee began its work (Chapter 466, Acts of 1999). The Committee assists the Secretary of Budget and Management in establishing telework programs in all executive branch agencies. It also is to gauge the potential number of teleworkers in the executive branch; determine the cost effectiveness of teleworking; and, for agency managers, develop a list of teleworking benefits.

Authorization for the Committee ended September 30, 2001 (Code State Personnel & Pensions Article, sec. 2-806).

VOICE & CUSTOMER SERVICES
Renamed Technical Support Services under Telecommunications in 1997.

WIRELESS COMMITTEE
Judith A. Wood, Chair
Under the State Information Technology Board, the Committee completed its work by December 2000.

WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SERVICES
Under Telecommunications, renamed Wireless Support Services in 1997.

WIRELESS SUPPORT SERVICES
Under Telecommunications, renamed Wireless Services in July 2002.

WORK FORCE QUALITY
Under Employee Development and Training Institute, renamed Center for Continuous Quality Improvement in 1997.

WORK GROUP FOR REORGANIZATION OPTIONS (DHMH)
The Work Group for Reorganization Options met beginning in May 2002 to look at ways of restructuring the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The Work Group submitted a preliminary report in Nov. 2002 and last met in Jan. 2003.