Mail Stop 4561 April 10, 2006 Mr. Richard A. Montoni Chief Financial Officer Maximus, Inc. 11419 Sunset Hills Road Reston, VA 20190 Re: Maximus, Inc. Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 File No. 1-12997 Dear Mr. Montoni: We have completed our review of the above referenced filing and have no further comments at this time. Sincerely, Steven Jacobs Branch Chief ?? ?? ?? ?? Mr. Richard A. Montoni Maximus, Inc. March 23, 2006 Page 3