ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Maryland Senate Republican leaders are demanding accountability from Gov. Wes Moore after a series of recent state audits revealed what they called “colossal failures” within multiple agencies.
Senate Minority Leader Steve Hershey and Minority Whip Justin Ready issued a joint statement Thursday, saying the findings show a disturbing lack of oversight and leadership that puts taxpayer dollars and vulnerable residents at risk.
“These are not isolated mistakes – they are colossal failures that point to a Governor who either doesn’t know what’s happening in his own agencies, or worse, doesn’t care to find out,” Hershey said. He added that Moore should focus less on national politics and more on ensuring state agencies run efficiently.
Ready emphasized that Marylanders must trust their government to safeguard children and vulnerable populations. “This is not about partisanship – this is about whether the Moore Administration is doing its job for the people of Maryland. Right now, the answer is clearly no,” he said.
Republican leaders said they are considering legislative measures to strengthen oversight of state agencies. They also warned Democrats against seeking additional taxpayer dollars until the Moore administration demonstrates that it can manage existing funds responsibly.
Key Points
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- Maryland Senate Republicans criticized Gov. Wes Moore after multiple audits flagged agency mismanagement.
- GOP leaders Steve Hershey and Justin Ready said the audits showed failures in oversight and protection of vulnerable populations.
- Republicans vowed to pursue legislation to strengthen oversight before approving further taxpayer spending.
With a budget deficit looming, GOP leaders say Maryland can’t afford more mistakes.