EXHIBIT 23.1

 

 

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form S-8, No. 333-88012) pertaining to the 1997 Equity Incentive Plan of MAXIMUS, Inc., the Registration Statement (Form S-8, No. 333-41871) pertaining to the 1997 Equity Incentive Plan of MAXIMUS, Inc., the Registration Statement (Form S-8, No. 333-62380) pertaining to the 1997 Equity Incentive Plan of MAXIMUS, Inc., the Registration Statement (Form S-3, No. 333-75265) pertaining to the resale of stock in connection with the acquisition of Control Software, Inc., the Registration Statement (Form S-8, No. 333-41869) pertaining to the 1997 Director Stock Option Plan of MAXIMUS, Inc., the Registration Statement (Form S-8, No. 333-41867) pertaining to the 1997 Employee Stock Purchase Plan of MAXIMUS, Inc. and the Registration Statement (Form S-8, No. 333-75263) pertaining to the 1997 Equity Incentive Plan of MAXIMUS, Inc., of our report dated November 16, 2004, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of MAXIMUS, Inc. included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended September 30, 2004.

 

 

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

 

 

McLean, Virginia

December 7, 2004