Key takeaways
Maryland’s Board of Public Works launched a searchable dashboard for state contracts .
The tool will first cover contracts approved from January 2023 to December 2024.
Officials say the dashboard enhances transparency and accountability.
The project stems from 2024 legislation sponsored by Del. N. Scott Phillips.
The Maryland Board of Public Works launched a new dashboard Wednesday to allow members of the public to search for approved procurement contracts in an effort to increase transparency.
“Transparency is the foundation of public trust, and in a moment when we need to prove over and over again, especially, the importance of government and what government does right, building transparency and accountability into our processes is essential,” Comptroller Brooke