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Division of Local Services (DLS)

DLS promotes sound municipal finance management practices and supports local officials by providing guidance, training and oversight.

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Municipal Finance Training & Resource Center
Municipal Finance Training and Resource Center 
Bulletins, Guidelines and Opinions (IGR/BUL/LFO)
Bulletins, Guidelines and Opinions (IGR/BUL/LFO) 
Coronavirus
COVID-19 Resources and Guidance for Municipal Officials 
Cherry Sheets, Data Analytics & Visualizations
Cherry Sheets, Data Analytics & Visualizations 
Guidance for municipal finance officials
Municipal Accounting Guidance and Oversight (BOA) 

Who we serve

DLS: Supporting a Commonwealth of Communities 

The Division of Local Services is responsible for ensuring fairness and equity in local property taxation, overseeing local accounting and treasury management, interpreting state laws that affect local governance, distributing monthly local aid to cities, towns and school districts, and maintaining a comprehensive municipal finance data warehouse. 

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Main office: 100 Cambridge Street, 7th Floor, Boston, MA 02114

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What would you like to do?

Property Assessment & Valuation Guidance (BLA)  Cherry Sheet Estimates (FY2021 and Historical Data)  View the Municipal Finance Trend Dashboard 

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