Presentation to the Maryland Association of Counties 2015 Winter Conference January 9, 2015

General Fund Spending by Purpose (Fiscal 2000 – 2015) Fiscal 2015: $16.1 billionFiscal 2000: $9 billion

3 Total State Aid by Governmental Entity ($ in millions) Fiscal 2015: $7.6 billion in State support to Local Government Source: Department of Legislative Services

In Fiscal 2000, 37% of the State’s General Fund went directly to local government. Today, 47% of the State’s General Fund goes directly to local government. 4 STATE AID TO LOCALS CONTINUES TO GROW

5 State Aid to Local Governments Per Capita Allocation – Fiscal 2014

State Education Aid Per Pupil State aid per pupil has increased every year since fiscal 2002 and has exceeded local funding since fiscal 2010, reversing Maryland’s historical funding pattern. Below are local school system per pupil revenues by source:

The State provides 48% of all K-12 operating funds, while counties provide 46%

Public School Construction The State pays at least 50% of eligible costs of school construction and renovation projects, even if the calculation results in a State contribution of less than 50%. The cost-share formula is based on factors including wealth and ability to pay and is recalculated every three years. Since FY04, the State has invested $3.5 billion in school construction statewide. Funding increased from $117 million in FY 2004 to $250 million in FY 2006, and has exceeded the $250 million target recommended by the Kopp Commission each year since ($319 million in FY 2015).

The State Pays on Average 64% of Eligible School Construction Costs * FY16-18 estimates subject to BPW approval

Median Household Income (Calendar Years 2010 – 2012) CountyEst. Median IncomeCountyEst. Median Income Howard$106,222Baltimore$64,306 Montgomery$94,767Talbot$59,307 Calvert$92,517Worcester$58,687 Charles$91,801Caroline$58,006 Anne Arundel$86,454Washington$54,239 St. Mary’s$86,209Kent$53,854 Queen Anne’s$85,334Wicomico$50,523 Carroll$82,581Garrett$44,223 Frederick$82,311Dorchester$42,885 Harford$78,448Baltimore City$39,788 Prince George’s$72,254Allegany$39,166 State of Maryland$71,707 (1 st in U.S.)Somerset$37,733 Cecil$64,763 Source: Department of Legislative Services

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Percentage Change in Population 2010 – Source: Department of Legislative Services

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