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 State Department of Education reported 25,072 purchases in the last 10 years, with total purchases totaling $68,576,764,563.
Maryland State Department of Education purchases
Year
Total Annual Spending
Year-over-year change (%)
2008
$6,055,519,937
2009
$6,333,057,381
4.6
2010
$6,554,168,334
3.5
2011
$6,930,821,341
5.8
2012
$6,843,104,893
-1.3
2013
$6,805,873,615
-0.5
2014
$7,129,797,719
4.8
2015
$7,343,974,385
3
2016
$7,175,730,601
-2.3
2017
$7,404,716,356
3.2
Source: Department of Budget and Management