2013 Maryland Code
STATE FINANCE AND PROCUREMENT
§ 3A-313 - Maryland Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2008.

(a) Definitions. --

(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2) (i) "Payee" means any party who receives from the State an aggregate payment of $ 25,000 in a fiscal year.

(ii) "Payee" does not include:

1. a State employee with respect to the employee's compensation; or

2. a State retiree with respect to the retiree's retirement allowance.

(3) "Searchable website" means a website created in accordance with this section that displays and searches State payment data.

(b) Website established. -- On or before January 1, 2009, the Department shall develop and operate a single searchable website, accessible to the public at no cost through the Internet.

(c) Information to include State payment data. -- The searchable website shall contain State payment data, including:

(1) the name of a payee receiving a payment;

(2) the location of a payee by postal zip code;

(3) the amount of a payment; and

(4) the name of an agency making a payment.

(d) Capabilities of site. -- The searchable website shall allow the user to:

(1) search data for fiscal year 2008 and each year thereafter; and

(2) search by the following data fields:

(i) a payee receiving a payment;

(ii) an agency making a payment; and

(iii) the zip code of a payee receiving a payment.

(e) Assistance from State agencies. -- State agencies shall provide appropriate assistance to the Secretary to ensure the existence and ongoing operation of the single website.

(f) Confidential information excluded. -- This section may not be construed to require the disclosure of information that is confidential under State or federal law.

(g) Short title. -- This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Maryland Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2008".