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.
- This page, All Municipal Impact Studies, is offered by
- Office of the State Auditor
- Division of Local Mandates
All Municipal Impact Studies
Read the studies from the Office of the State Auditor on key issues driving municipal costs.
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2022
During the review period of 2016-2020, the Division of Local Mandates reviewed 1,629 ieces of enacted legislation and identified 29 statutes which have a substantial impact on municipal budgets and operations.
2021
This study examined the state of public infrastructure for roadways, municipal buildings and broadband in the four western most counties in the Commonwealth.
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.
2017
2016
2015
2011
2000-2010
Before 2000
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