Maryland Code, Labor and Employment § 11-905

(1) be the custodian of any money received under the federal acts; and

(2) disburse this money in accordance with the federal acts.

(1) cooperate with the appropriate federal agencies in administering the federal acts;

(2) do anything necessary to secure the benefits of the federal acts;

(3) facilitate the transfer of funds to the appropriate operational agency; and

(4) represent this State in all matters relating to the administration of the federal acts.