Dashboard data is compiled from many sources: required municipal submissions to DLS, annual financial statements, state agency databases, and the US Census. Within each dashboard panel, we identify the source of the live data and make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information presented.
Looking to create a list of comparable communities? Use the Community Comparison report found here. This report allows you to select a group of communities based on socioeconomic trends (population or size), financial indicators, county, and other useful criteria.
For assistance with any of DLS's reports and analytics, contact the Municipal Databank at databank@dor.state.ma.us.
Trends in certified free cash, stabilization fund balances, overlay reserves, general fund unassigned fund balances, self-insured health insurance trust fund balances and uncollected real estate taxes.