The Department of Budget and Management publishes all payments made by public agencies in each fiscal year, with data available for fiscal years 2008 through 2017. Vendors include private businesses, local governments, non-profit organizations, and individuals.
Maryland Department of Agriculture reported 5,918 purchases in the last 10 years, with total purchases totaling $647,994,548.
Maryland Department of Agriculture purchases
Year
Total Annual Spending
Year-over-year change (%)
2008
$103,654,074
2009
$92,192,685
-11.1
2010
$79,979,123
-13.2
2011
$46,759,481
-41.5
2012
$49,362,184
5.6
2013
$40,778,402
-17.4
2014
$54,172,206
32.9
2015
$59,138,933
9.2
2016
$56,484,412
-4.5
2017
$65,473,048
15.9
Source: Department of Budget and Management