Government & Taxes

On Thursday, April 26, 2012, the House passed their Fiscal Year 2013 budget in response to Governor Patrick's $32.3 billion proposal which was filed on January 25th. The final budget (after it is enacted by the Legislature and approved by the Governor) will take effect on July 1, 2012 and run through June 30, 2013.

Learn more about the budget and state spending:

• The current budget (fiscal year 2012) will end on June 30, 2012.
• How does the budget move from a proposed document to law? Learn how the final budget is crafted including links to budget documents (when available).
• Download the cherry sheet information for your city or town (FY2012 or estimated FY2013). These official documents are issued once the state budget is enacted by the Legislature and approved by the Governor and show the estimated state aid each municipality or school district will receive.
• Take a look at the state's open checkbook for detailed information on state spending, see payroll and pension information and research vendor payments.
• Research historical federal stimulus spending at www.mass.gov/recovery.