Maryland taxpayers continue to face higher taxes and fees while state audits reveal serious concerns about how government money is being managed.

Recent audits uncovered more than $1.2 billion in questionable spending, improper payments, and financial irregularities.

For example:

– About $760 million in unemployment overpayments that the state failed to adequately pursue for recovery.
– About $359 million in transportation expenses charged to federally funded projects that auditors questioned.
– A failed state procurement system that cost taxpayers about $32.5 million.
– Millions in questionable Medicaid payments and oversight failures.