Governor Proposes Supplemental Budget to Address DDA Funding Shortfalls

Additional $36 million allocated to close budget gap for Maryland's Developmental Disabilities Administration

Mar. 27, 2026 at 11:01pm

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Governor Wes Moore has proposed a supplemental budget that includes $36 million to help address funding shortfalls facing the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA). The current state budget under debate in Annapolis would cut $126 million from the DDA, prompting the governor to take action to shore up the agency's finances.

Why it matters

The DDA provides critical services and support for vulnerable Marylanders with developmental disabilities. Funding shortfalls could jeopardize these essential programs, making the governor's supplemental budget proposal an important step to protect access to care for this population.

The details

In addition to the $36 million for the DDA, the governor's supplemental budget also includes $2.6 million to support the agency's financial management, $5.5 million for Department of Juvenile Services facilities, $2.5 million for the Maryland Department of Budget and Management's Audit and Finance Compliance Unit, $5 million for the Board of Public Works Contingent Fund, and $316,000 for oyster advertising.

  • The current state budget under debate in Annapolis would cut $126 million from the DDA.
  • Governor Wes Moore's second supplemental budget proposal includes the additional funding for the DDA.

The players

Governor Wes Moore

The current governor of Maryland who has proposed the supplemental budget to address DDA funding shortfalls.

Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)

The state agency that provides services and support for Marylanders with developmental disabilities, facing a $126 million budget cut in the current state budget proposal.

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What’s next

The supplemental budget proposal will now go through the legislative process in the Maryland General Assembly for consideration and approval.

The takeaway

Governor Moore's proactive move to allocate additional funding for the DDA demonstrates a commitment to protecting critical services for vulnerable Marylanders with developmental disabilities, even as the state faces broader budget constraints.