70043036 - Housing Services and Counseling

Account Description FY2012
Spending
FY2013
GAA
7004-3036 Housing Services and Counseling
For housing services and counseling; provided, that funds shall be expended as grants to 9 regional housing consumer education centers operated by the regional nonprofit housing authorities; provided further, that the grants shall be awarded through a competitive application process under criteria established by the department; provided further, that no funds shall be expended from this item in the AA object class for the compensation of state employees; and provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Springfield Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc., in Springfield

1,495,996 1,395,996

Veto Explanation:   I am striking language which earmarks funding for a program not recommended. The reduction in the item incorporates the amount of the stricken earmarked funds.

 
 
Earmarks

EARMARK DESCRIPTION

City / Town
FY2013
GAA
Grants for the operation of 9 regional nonprofit housing consumer education centers operated by the regional housing authorities Statewide-128,321