The Governors Office offers a range of community development services. It provides various public education and safety improvement solutions. The office also improves the conditions of middle-class families, businesses and farms. The Governors Office participates in several community events and programs. The office is a part of the state government of Maryland, which maintains information technology, housing and community, and business and economic development departments. The state of Maryland operates the Northeast Maryland Waste Disposal Authority. In addition, the state maintains a retirement agency and the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center. The state of Maryland offers online tax and business registration services.