Baltimore’s spending board approved an additional $1 million award to a consulting firm that’s assisting with the city’s goal-setting process despite concerns raised about the cost and transparency of the deal. The Board of Estimates approved the contract extension Wednesday by a 3 to 1 vote with one abstention, extending the life of the city’s agreement with consulting firm Ernst & Young by six months and doubling the cost of the deal.
Baltimore boosts Ernst & Young consulting contract by $1 million despite concerns about cost, transparency
October 6, 2022