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Election Cost Certifications

The Division of Local Mandates certifies a selection of municipalities’ election expenses, including three hours of mandated Election Day expenses under the Uniform Polling Hours law, and allowable early voting costs.

Since 1984, DLM is charged under law to certify expenses for the first three hours of Election Day operations every two years ahead of state elections, including presidential primaries. In addition, the Legislature directs DLM to certify costs related to in-person early voting and vote-by-mail; these reimbursements have evolved over time to reflect the Auditor's mandate determinations.

What would you like to do?

Top tasks

Uniform Polling Hours Survey  In-Person Early Voting and Vote-by-Mail Survey  

What you need to know

The Local Mandates Law 

Contact Information

Address

1 Winter St., 9th Floor, Boston, MA 02108
Directions 

Phone

Call Division of Local Mandates at 617-727-0025

Fax

617-727-0984

Address

Massachusetts State House, Room 230, Boston, MA 02133
Directions 

Phone

Main Call Office of State Auditor Diana DiZoglio, Main at (617) 727-2075

Online

Email Office of State Auditor Diana DiZoglio at Auditor@MassAuditor.gov

Fax

(617) 727-3014

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