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 Commerce reported 3,350 purchases in the last 10 years, with total purchases totaling $586,484,549.
Maryland Department of Commerce purchases
Year
Total Annual Spending
Year-over-year change (%)
2008
$51,770,805
2009
$57,421,042
10.9
2010
$40,097,514
-30.2
2011
$44,457,900
10.9
2012
$49,270,743
10.8
2013
$50,469,138
2.4
2014
$87,655,429
73.7
2015
$77,742,263
-11.3
2016
$53,390,066
-31.3
2017
$74,209,649
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Source: Department of Budget and Management