An Act providing for transparency and geographic equity in all state grant funding
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to increase transparency and fairness in how the state distributes grant funding. It proposes updating a public dashboard to provide detailed information about all state grant awards, including the recipient and the purpose of the funding. The goal is to ensure that grant money is distributed equitably across different geographic areas within Massachusetts. This will allow the public to better understand how state funds are being used.
Key provisions
- Establish a public, interactive dashboard for all state grant awards.
- Require detailed data on grant recipients and funding purposes to be included on the dashboard.
- Promote geographic equity in grant distribution.
- The dashboard will be maintained and updated by the relevant state agency.
Who is affected
- Taxpayers in Massachusetts
- Grant recipients
- State agencies administering grants
- Local governments
- Nonprofit organizations
Notable changes
- Currently, information about state grant funding may not be readily accessible to the public.
- This bill mandates a centralized, transparent system for tracking and reporting grant awards.
- The dashboard will provide greater accountability for state spending.
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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Joanne M. Comerford
Cosponsors
Joanne M. Comerford
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