Maryland Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 13-205

(1) justification exists in each instance to continue certification for the contractual employee; and

(2) the guidelines adopted under § 13-203 of this subtitle have been followed.

(b)(1) If, as a result of an audit, the Secretary determines that services performed by a contractual employee should be performed by a permanent employee, the Secretary shall:

(2) If, as a result of an audit, the Secretary determines that a unit has not complied with the guidelines adopted under § 13-203 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall: