Press Releases
Release: Recap from this Morning’s Board of Estimates Meeting
May 5, 2021
The recording of this morning’s Board of Estimates meeting is posted on Charm TV. Shared is a brief summary of the discussion of the non-routine agenda items. An official summary, including abstentions, will be posted on comptroller.baltimorecity.gov within three business days.
Release: Board of Estimates Agenda for 5/5
May 3, 2021
The Board of Estimates agenda for the May 5th meeting is now available. It can be found at https://comptroller.baltimorecity.gov/boe/meetings.
Release: Comptroller Henry Announces New Enforcement for the 1% for Art Program
April 20, 2021
The Comptroller's Office announced new enforcement measures to support the implementation of Baltimore City's 1% for Art Program. This new process is part of an effort from the Comptroller's Office to encourage more transparency in City spending. Enforcement will begin this spring as the Comptroller's Office works with BOPA and City agencies to identify projects.
Release: Board of Estimates Agenda for 4/21
April 19, 2021
The Board of Estimates agenda for the April 21st meeting is now available. It can be found at https://comptroller.baltimorecity.gov/boe/meetings.
Release: Board of Estimates Agenda for 4/14
April 12, 2021
The Board of Estimates agenda for the April 14th meeting is now available. It can be found at https://comptroller.baltimorecity.gov/boe/meetings.
Release: Board of Estimates Agenda for 4/7
April 5, 2021
The Board of Estimates agenda for the April 7th meeting is now available. It can be found at https://comptroller.baltimorecity.gov/boe/meetings.
Advisory: Comptroller Henry's Public Schedule April 4th - April 10th
April 5, 2021
Comptroller's Henry public schedule for April 4th through April 10th can be found here. Additions or changes to this schedule will be sent out as they occur, and will be posted to the Comptroller's website.
Release: Board of Estimates Agenda for 3/31
March 29, 2021
The Board of Estimates agenda for the March 31st meeting is now available. It can be found at https://comptroller.baltimorecity.gov/boe/meetings.
Advisory: Comptroller Henry's Public Schedule March 29 - April 3rd
March 29, 2021
Comptroller's Henry public schedule for March 29th through April 3rd can be found here. Additions or changes to this schedule will be sent out as they occur, and will be posted to the Comptroller's website.
Release: Comptroller Henry Releases 2021 Audit Plan
March 24, 2021
The Biennial Audits Oversight Commission (BAOC) meeting the City Auditor, Josh Pasch, in coordination with Comptroller Bill Henry released the Department's 2021 Biennial Audit plan. The Biennial Audits Oversight Commission approved the plan by a vote in early January.
Advisory: Comptroller Henry's Public Schedule March 22 - March 27
March 22, 2021
Comptroller's Henry public schedule for March 22nd through March 27th can be found here. Additions or changes to this schedule will be sent out as they occur, and will be posted to the Comptroller's website.
Release: Comptroller's 101 Day Status Report
March 19, 2021
After 100 days in Office, Comptroller Henry has laid the groundwork for a complete overhaul of the City’s fiscal watchdog. His Office is committing to issuing regular status reports to invite public dialogue and feedback. The reports are broken into two parts: transition report recommendations and notable steps.
Release: Comptroller Henry Announces the Retirement of Walter Horton
March 17, 2021
Following a long career of leadership and public service to Baltimore City, Walter Horton, the Director of the Department of Real Estate (DoRE) has announced his retirement for the end of March.
Release: Board of Estimates Agenda for 3/17
March 15, 2021
The Board of Estimates agenda for the March 17th meeting is now available. It can be found at https://comptroller.baltimorecity.gov/boe/meetings.
Advisory: Advisory: Comptroller Henry to Hold Press Avail at 1pm
March 2, 2021
Comptroller Henry will brief and take questions from members of the press about matters on the March 3rd Board of Estimates agenda this afternoon.
Release: Board of Estimates Agenda for 3/3
March 1, 2021
The Board of Estimates agenda for the March 3rd meeting is now available. It can be found at https://comptroller.baltimorecity.gov/boe/meetings.
Advisory: Comptroller Henry's Public Schedule February 27-March 5th
February 26, 2021
Comptroller's Henry public schedule for February 27th through March 5th can be found here. Additions or changes to this schedule will be sent out as they occur, and will be posted to the Comptroller's website.
Board of Estimates Recap February 24, 2021
February 24, 2021
The recording of this morning’s Board of Estimates meeting is posted on Charm TV. Shared is a brief summary of the discussion of the non-routine agenda items. An official summary, including abstentions, will be posted on comptroller.baltimorecity.gov within three business days.
Release: Comptroller Henry Hires Andy Frank as Deputy Director of Real Estate
February 22, 2021
Comptroller Bill Henry is hiring Andy Frank, a former Deputy Mayor and executive vice president for the Baltimore Development Corporation, as his Deputy Director of the Department of Real Estate. As Deputy Director of Real Estate, Frank will work with Real Estate Director Walter Horton on managing the City’s real estate assets that include municipal buildings, surplus schools, and tax sale properties.
Release: Board of Estimates Agenda for 2/24
February 22, 2021
The Board of Estimates agenda for the February 24th meeting is now available. It can be found at https://comptroller.baltimorecity.gov/boe/meetings.
Release: Comptroller Henry Introduces Legislation
February 22, 2021
Today, Comptroller Bill Henry is introducing four bills to the Baltimore City Council, the first significant pieces of legislation ever introduced by the Baltimore City Comptroller.
Release: Acting Solicitor Shea's Travel Guidance to Comptroller Henry
February 18, 2021
Comptroller Henry releases a statement on Acting Solicitor Shea's Travel Guidance.
Release: Board of Estimates Agenda for 2/10
February 8, 2021
The Board of Estimates agenda for the February 10th meeting is now available. It can be found at https://comptroller.baltimorecity.gov/boe/meetings.
Release: Recap of the February 3rd Board of Estimates Meeting
February 3, 2021
Shared is a brief summary of the discussion of the non-routine agenda items. An official summary, including abstentions, will be posted on comptroller.baltimorecity.gov within three business days.
Release: Board of Estimates Agenda for 2/3
February 1, 2021
The Board of Estimates agenda for the February 3rd meeting is now available. It can be found at https://comptroller.baltimorecity.gov/boe/meetings.
Release: Board of Estimates Agenda for 1/27
January 25, 2021
The Board of Estimates agenda for the January 27th meeting is now available. It can be found at https://comptroller.baltimorecity.gov/boe/meetings.
Release: Comptroller Henry’s Transition Team Releases their Report
January 19, 2021
The co-chairs of Comptroller Bill Henry’s Transition Team, Senator Mary Washington, and Brad Rogers released their transition report. The 24-page report lists a set of recommendations for the Office of the Comptroller.
Release: Board of Estimates Agenda for 1/20
January 18, 2021
The Board of Estimates agenda for the January 20th meeting is now available. It can be found at https://comptroller.baltimorecity.gov/boe/meetings.
Release: Recap of Today's Board of Estimates Meeting
January 13, 2021
This morning, Baltimore City's Board of Estimates met for the first time in 2020.
Release: Board of Estimates Agenda for 1/13
January 11, 2021
The Board of Estimates agenda for January 13th is now posted on the Comptroller's website. It can be found here.
Release: Updates from Baltimore City's Board of Estimates
December 23, 2020
The Board of Estimates is in recess for the new two weeks. Starting January 11th, the Board of Estimates agenda will be e-mailed out prior to the meeting.
Release: Board of Estimates Approves Abstention Policy; Notes MOED Audit
December 18, 2020
This morning, Baltimore City's Board of Estimates approved a formal policy for Board members to abstain from ethical conflicts. The policy, proposed by Comptroller Bill Henry, outlines a process for members to inform the Comptroller's office prior to the BOE meeting of any items they have to abstain from on the agenda. Members of the public will be able to review all abstentions and pertinent explanations on the Comptroller's website.