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Although the behind the scenes activities of the budget began in the fall, when agencies submitted budgets to their Executive Offices and open budget hearings and public testimonies were held, the official first step in the budget process is the release of the Governor's budget.
According to the Massachusetts Constitution, the Governor must propose a budget for the next fiscal year within 3 weeks after the Legislature convenes, which translates into the 4th Wednesday of January. This year, that date falls on Wednesday, January 27, 2010.
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This Budget Navigation Guide is designed to help users navigate the Governor's budget and find the information most important to them. The Guide contains a brief explanation of the budget's contents, describing what information can be found in each area. The Guide also provides navigation tips and additional information for using the online presentation of the Governor's FY10 Budget Recommendation.
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Although the planning process for the next fiscal year is underway, the Commonwealth is currently in fiscal year (FY) 2010, which runs from July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010.
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State budgets have been available to the public and online since FY1998. The Commonwealth's fiscal year runs from July 1st to June 30th. The fiscal year is always designated by the year in which it ends; thus, fiscal year 2010 (FY10) designates the budget year ending June 30, 2010.
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Short summary of the steps in the budget process, from the Governor's Budget (House 1) to the final budget, or GAA (General Appropriations Act).
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Summarizes key milestones and activities in the budget process from agency submission of budgets to the GAA (final budget).
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Key terms and acronyms used in the preparation and monitoring of the budget of the Commonwealth.
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Agencies involved in oversight and management of the state budget.
