Maryland Board of Public Works – Annapolis, MD

Maryland Board of Public Works

Institution Overview

The Maryland Board of Public Works (BPW) is the highest administrative body in the state government, composed of the Governor, the Comptroller, and the State Treasurer. Based in the Louis L. Goldstein Treasury Building in downtown Annapolis, the Board holds unique and extensive powers over the state’s finances. It is responsible for supervising the expenditure of all funds appropriated for capital improvements and approving significant state contracts. 🏛️

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement Oversight: Reviews and approves state contracts exceeding $200,000. 💼
• Capital Projects: Supervises the construction and maintenance of state facilities (schools, prisons, hospitals). 🏗️
• Wetlands Licensing: Issues licenses to dredge or fill state tidal wetlands. 🌊
• Bond Sales: Oversees the sale of General Obligation bonds to fund state projects. 📉

Public Meetings

The Board typically meets every two weeks. These meetings are open to the public and provide a forum for transparency in state spending. Visitors to the Treasury Building must pass through strict security protocols. 🗓️