This Bulletin provides guidance to local officials on emergency expenditures related to COVID-19 under G.L. c. 44, § 31. The provisions of G.L. c. 44, § 31 apply to cities, towns and special purpose districts as defined under G.L. c. 44, § 1. This Bulletin also provides guidance on emergency borrowing under G.L. c. 44, § 8(9).