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 Office of the Secretary of State reported 272 purchases in the last 10 years, with total purchases totaling $2,894,316.
Maryland Office of the Secretary of State purchases
Year
Total Annual Spending
Year-over-year change (%)
2008
$400,117
2009
$430,043
7.5
2010
$333,763
-22.4
2011
$185,111
-44.5
2012
$249,509
34.8
2013
$276,265
10.7
2014
$235,100
-14.9
2015
$252,080
7.2
2016
$317,156
25.8
2017
$215,171
-32.2
Source: Department of Budget and Management