Sandy Spring Bancorp (SASR) 8-K Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant

 

Audit . Tax . Advisory

Grant Thornton LLP

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Philadelphia, PA 19103-7080

T 215.561.4200

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www.GrantThornton.com

November 29, 2012

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Office of the Chief Accountant

100 F Street, NE

Washington, DC 20549

Re: Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc.

File No. 000-19065

Dear Sir or Madam:

We have read Item 4.01 of Form 8-K of Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. dated November 29, 2012, and agree with the statements concerning our Firm contained therein.

Very truly yours,

/s/ Grant Thornton LLP