Municipal Impact studies examine aspects of state law that have significant fiscal impacts on cities and towns. They examine the root causes of issues driving costs for cities and towns and offer recommendations to control these costs.
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Read the studies from the Office of the State Auditor on key issues driving municipal costs.
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2020
A lack of funding for the state-owned land PILOT program and recent rulings from the Appellate Tax Board related to taxation of solar energy facilities have created uncertainty and strained municipal budgets.
2019
This municipal impact study examines the structures and funding to provide in-service municipal police training in the Commonwealth. It also provides recommendations to supplement funding, bolster facilities, improve guidance on training requirements, and expand accountability.
The report examines the complex set of laws, regulations and funding requirements that have created a confusing system for providing quality education to students in foster care.
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2000-2010
Before 2000
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