Comptroller of Maryland stated that Intuit's file did not pass testing the first time, so they had to resubmit their file to the state after making adjustments...this didn't happen until 1/27.  That's the hold up that they're referring to when they blame it on the state...but it's not the state's fault the file wasn't ready to go the first time.  

Funny that no one has mentioned this from Intuit's side.  Obviously they are aware since my conversations with them began prior to 1/27.

Sounds as if the development staff is either shorthanded or not up to par.