Cynthia D. Penny-Ardinger Jeffrey S. Rosen Samuel D. Snead, MCP, MA John F. von Paris
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Finance & Administration Committee Director of Budget Jeffrey Brown
FROM:
SUBJECT:
FY 2027 Preliminary Budget
DATE:
November 13, 2025
PURPOSE The purpose of this memorandum is to request a recommendation of approval to the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Board for the FY 2027 Preliminary Operating Budget. KEY TAKEAWAYS Key points regarding the FY 2026 Amended Operating Budget relative to the FY 2027 Preliminary Operating Budget: FY 2027 Preliminary Operating Budget Request
Summary of Major Changes ($ millions)
FY 2027 Preliminary Operating Budget Request FY 2026 Amended Operating Budget
$463.1 $462.2
$ Change FY 2027 vs FY 2026 % Change FY 2027 vs FY 2026
0.9
0.2% The proposed FY 2027 Preliminary Operating Budget of $463.1 million, represents a $0.9 million, or 0.2%, increase versus the FY 2026 Amended Operating Budget. Several of the key changes include the transfer of IT personnel costs to contractual services and increases in E-ZPass ® service center (tolling vendor) costs, building/road repair and maintenance costs, and insurance costs. These increases were partially offset by reduced vehicle purchases, reduced credit card fees, and various other smaller reductions.
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