Housing and Economic Development
Government Function: Housing and Economic Development
Program Category: Business Development
Program: Building and Expanding Industries and Businesses
For the purpose of attracting new businesses and expanding existing businesses by engaging with manufacturers to build a strategy that promotes trade and investment, achieves cost savings, and identifies new sales opportunities.
Department |
FY 2013 Projected Spending |
FY 2014 Recommended Spending |
Department of Business Development |
$4,764,140 |
$3,504,641 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$4,638,961 |
$3,494,141 |
Trust Spending |
$125,179 |
$10,500 |
Department of Career Services |
$1,225,000 |
$1,575,000 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$1,225,000 |
$1,575,000 |
Information Technology Division |
$2,150,000 |
$0 |
Capital |
$2,150,000 |
$0 |
Massachusetts Marketing Partnership |
$696,747 |
$1,228,680 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$110,400 |
$685,834 |
Trust Spending |
$586,347 |
$542,846 |
Office of the Secretary for Administration and Finance |
$106,449,706 |
$99,419,538 |
Capital |
$106,449,706 |
$99,419,538 |
Office of the Secretary of Housing and Economic Development |
$47,656,175 |
$110,439,148 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$600,000 |
$63,350,000 |
Capital |
$42,820,000 |
$42,750,000 |
Trust Spending |
$4,236,175 |
$4,339,148 |
Office of the State Comptroller |
$15,000,000 |
$0 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$15,000,000 |
$0 |
Totals |
$177,941,768 |
$216,167,008 |
Government Function: Housing and Economic Development
Program Category: Business Development
Program: Business Marketing and Promotion
For the purpose of ensuring the Commonwealth is a prime tourist destination for both domestic and foreign travelers through comprehensive marketing programs.
Department |
FY 2013 Projected Spending |
FY 2014 Recommended Spending |
Massachusetts Marketing Partnership |
$676,911 |
$1,337,632 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$676,911 |
$1,337,632 |
Totals |
$676,911 |
$1,337,632 |
Government Function: Housing and Economic Development
Program Category: Business Development
Program: Cultural Development and Preservation
For the purpose of providing support to music, the arts and other cultural activities through education, research, and conservation programs.
Department |
FY 2013 Projected Spending |
FY 2014 Recommended Spending |
Department of Business Development |
$3,550,000 |
$3,500,000 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$3,550,000 |
$3,500,000 |
Department of Revenue |
$27,889,802 |
$27,889,802 |
Trust Spending |
$27,889,802 |
$27,889,802 |
Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance |
$900,000 |
$0 |
Capital |
$900,000 |
$0 |
Massachusetts Cultural Council |
$6,462,348 |
$9,591,595 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$6,462,348 |
$9,591,595 |
Office of the Secretary for Administration and Finance |
$7,010,000 |
$6,550,000 |
Capital |
$7,010,000 |
$6,550,000 |
Secretary of the Commonwealth |
$1,032,130 |
$1,032,130 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$1,032,130 |
$1,032,130 |
Totals |
$46,844,280 |
$48,563,527 |
Government Function: Housing and Economic Development
Program Category: Business Development
Program: Financing, Loans, and Tax Credit Programs
For the purpose of providing incentives to individuals and businesses to invest in and operate within Massachusetts.
Department |
FY 2013 Projected Spending |
FY 2014 Recommended Spending |
Office of the Secretary for Administration and Finance |
$240,692 |
$0 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$240,692 |
$0 |
Secretary of the Commonwealth |
$250,545 |
$250,545 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$250,545 |
$250,545 |
Totals |
$491,237 |
$250,545 |
Government Function: Housing and Economic Development
Program Category: Business Development
Program: Local Tourism Promotion
For the purpose of developing regional advertising, public relations, brochures, and other marketing incentives, offering information about attractions, accommodations, events, restaurants, retail, networking, and other tourism businesses.
Department |
FY 2013 Projected Spending |
FY 2014 Recommended Spending |
Massachusetts Marketing Partnership |
$11,495,053 |
$12,941,134 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$11,415,288 |
$12,701,052 |
Trust Spending |
$79,765 |
$240,082 |
Office of the Secretary of Housing and Economic Development |
$2,000,000 |
$2,000,000 |
Capital |
$2,000,000 |
$2,000,000 |
Totals |
$13,495,053 |
$14,941,134 |
Government Function: Housing and Economic Development
Program Category: Business Regulation, Licensing, and Enforcement
Program: Alcoholic Beverage Regulation
For the purpose of licensing and enforcement of state and federal liquor laws within the Commonwealth through uniform control over the sale, purchase, transportation, manufacture, consumption and possession of alcoholic beverages in the state.
Department |
FY 2013 Projected Spending |
FY 2014 Recommended Spending |
Office of the Treasurer and Receiver-General |
$2,538,523 |
$2,704,112 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$2,538,523 |
$2,704,112 |
Totals |
$2,538,523 |
$2,704,112 |
Government Function: Housing and Economic Development
Program Category: Business Regulation, Licensing, and Enforcement
Program: Bank and Financial Service Licensing and Regulation
For the purpose of conducting safety and soundness, community reinvestment act, and/or compliance examinations of state-chartered banks, credit unions, and all licensed financial entities including debt collectors and mortgage loan originators to ensure a sound, competitive, and accessible financial services environment.
Department |
FY 2013 Projected Spending |
FY 2014 Recommended Spending |
Division of Banks |
$16,146,187 |
$18,212,118 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$16,146,187 |
$18,212,118 |
Totals |
$16,146,187 |
$18,212,118 |
Government Function: Housing and Economic Development
Program Category: Business Regulation, Licensing, and Enforcement
Program: Gaming Licensing and Enforcement
For the purpose of regulation and licensing of gaming entities in a fair and transparent manner while promoting the public's welfare by safeguarding the Commonwealth against corrupt and dishonest practices.
Department |
FY 2013 Projected Spending |
FY 2014 Recommended Spending |
Division of Professional Licensure |
$0 |
$0 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$0 |
$0 |
Executive Office |
$3,319,971 |
$0 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$3,319,971 |
$0 |
Office of the Attorney General |
$457,582 |
$457,582 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$457,582 |
$457,582 |
Totals |
$3,777,553 |
$457,582 |
Government Function: Housing and Economic Development
Program Category: Business Regulation, Licensing, and Enforcement
Program: Home Improvement Contractor Licensing and Enforcement
For the purpose of licensing Home Improvement Contractors, advising homeowners with contractor complaints of their options, and conducting arbitration and enforcement hearings as well as administering the "Home Improvement Guaranty Fund" to provide restitution to consumers unable to collect from arbitration awards or court judgments.
Department |
FY 2013 Projected Spending |
FY 2014 Recommended Spending |
Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation |
$500,000 |
$500,000 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$500,000 |
$500,000 |
Totals |
$500,000 |
$500,000 |
Government Function: Housing and Economic Development
Program Category: Business Regulation, Licensing, and Enforcement
Program: Non-Health Related Insurance Regulation
For the purpose of licensing insurance companies, insurance producers and other market participants to ensure fiscally sound companies, including conducting audits, examining market conduct, analyzing financial reports to ensure actuarially sound practices and taking action against companies or individuals as necessary.
Department |
FY 2013 Projected Spending |
FY 2014 Recommended Spending |
Division of Insurance |
$11,468,981 |
$11,834,077 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$11,468,981 |
$11,834,077 |
Totals |
$11,468,981 |
$11,834,077 |
Government Function: Housing and Economic Development
Program Category: Business Regulation, Licensing, and Enforcement
Program: Occupational Schools and Professional Services Licensure and Enforcement
For the purpose of ensuring that professionals meet and maintain standards pursuant to regulations by investigating complaints, conducting enforcement hearings and issuing sanctions to protect consumers and maintain a fair and competitive marketplace.
Department |
FY 2013 Projected Spending |
FY 2014 Recommended Spending |
Division of Professional Licensure |
$12,635,430 |
$13,130,863 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$3,059,874 |
$3,326,201 |
Trust Spending |
$9,575,556 |
$9,804,662 |
Information Technology Division |
$3,700,000 |
$3,500,000 |
Capital |
$3,700,000 |
$3,500,000 |
Totals |
$16,335,430 |
$16,630,863 |
Government Function: Housing and Economic Development
Program Category: Business Regulation, Licensing, and Enforcement
Program: Telecommunications and Cable Regulations
For the purpose of regulating the telecommunications and cable industries to ensure that consumers receive quality service at reasonable rates by promoting competition, maintaining and enforcing consumer protection, and providing input into the development of industry related policies.
Department |
FY 2013 Projected Spending |
FY 2014 Recommended Spending |
Department of Telecommunications and Cable |
$2,267,697 |
$2,379,219 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$2,267,697 |
$2,379,219 |
Totals |
$2,267,697 |
$2,379,219 |
Government Function: Housing and Economic Development
Program Category: Business Regulation, Licensing, and Enforcement
Program: Utility Regulation
For the purpose of regulating utility industries to ensure that consumers receive quality service at reasonable rates by promoting competition, maintaining and enforcing consumer protection, and providing input into the development of industry related policies.
Department |
FY 2013 Projected Spending |
FY 2014 Recommended Spending |
Department of Public Utilities |
$4,792,974 |
$4,999,423 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$108,150 |
$75,000 |
Trust Spending |
$4,684,824 |
$4,924,423 |
Office of the Attorney General |
$2,331,594 |
$2,337,003 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$2,331,594 |
$2,337,003 |
Totals |
$7,124,568 |
$7,336,426 |
Government Function: Housing and Economic Development
Program Category: Business Regulation, Licensing, and Enforcement
Program: Weights and Measures Licensing and Enforcement
For the purpose of protecting consumers by enforcing laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to weights and measures and item pricing through state wide inspections and testing of businesses such as motor fuel resellers, auto damage repair shops, hawkers and peddlers, transient vendors, promoters and auctioneers.
Department |
FY 2013 Projected Spending |
FY 2014 Recommended Spending |
Division of Standards |
$1,328,657 |
$2,014,980 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$1,328,657 |
$2,014,980 |
Totals |
$1,328,657 |
$2,014,980 |
Government Function: Housing and Economic Development
Program Category: Consumer Services and Education
Program: Banks Consumer Services and Education
For the purpose of educating consumers about credit and basic banking services by answering consumer questions and investigating complaints regarding regulated or licensed financial entities as well as obtaining voluntary stays of foreclosure, administration of foreclosure databases and participation in foreclosure workshops.
Department |
FY 2013 Projected Spending |
FY 2014 Recommended Spending |
Division of Banks |
$419,264 |
$481,303 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$419,264 |
$481,303 |
Totals |
$419,264 |
$481,303 |
Government Function: Housing and Economic Development
Program Category: Consumer Services and Education
Program: Non-Health Related Insurance Consumer Services and Education
For the purpose of assisting consumers in issue resolution by responding to consumer inquiries and investigating complaints against insurers, agents and other licensees. This program also provides consumers with insurance information through print and electronic outreach and forums to educate consumers on their options and rights as policyholders.
Department |
FY 2013 Projected Spending |
FY 2014 Recommended Spending |
Division of Insurance |
$732,063 |
$755,367 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$732,063 |
$755,367 |
Totals |
$732,063 |
$755,367 |
Government Function: Housing and Economic Development
Program Category: Consumer Services and Education
Program: Omnibus Consumer Services and Education
For the purpose of protecting consumers through consumer advocacy, education and numerous outreach activities by maintaining websites and hosting a toll-free hotline for all consumer inquiries and complaints as well as working to ensure that banks, insurance companies and other entities regulated by the Commonwealth treat consumers fairly.
Department |
FY 2013 Projected Spending |
FY 2014 Recommended Spending |
Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation |
$385,945 |
$393,664 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$385,945 |
$393,664 |
Totals |
$385,945 |
$393,664 |
Government Function: Housing and Economic Development
Program Category: Consumer Services and Education
Program: Telecom and Cable Consumer Services and Education
For the purpose of assisting consumers in issue resolution by responding to consumer inquiries, investigating complaints against providers, and mediating resolution of billing issues.
Department |
FY 2013 Projected Spending |
FY 2014 Recommended Spending |
Department of Telecommunications and Cable |
$566,924 |
$594,805 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$566,924 |
$594,805 |
Totals |
$566,924 |
$594,805 |
Government Function: Housing and Economic Development
Program Category: Economic Development General Operations
Program: Economic Development Central Administration
For the purpose of providing housing and economic development business operations that support multiple programs and cannot be allocated to specific programmatic areas. Activities may include executive oversight, developing strategic plans, giving policy guidance, and other miscellaneous support functions.
Department |
FY 2013 Projected Spending |
FY 2014 Recommended Spending |
Department of Business Development |
$6,347 |
$6,347 |
Trust Spending |
$6,347 |
$6,347 |
Department of Housing and Community Development |
$14,991,763 |
$14,843,132 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$14,991,763 |
$14,843,132 |
Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation |
$246,348 |
$251,275 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$246,348 |
$251,275 |
Office of the Secretary of Housing and Economic Development |
$2,324,823 |
$2,401,685 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$437,278 |
$452,356 |
Trust Spending |
$1,887,545 |
$1,949,329 |
Totals |
$17,569,281 |
$17,502,440 |
Government Function: Housing and Economic Development
Program Category: Economic Development General Operations
Program: Economic Development Contracts and Legal Services
For the purpose of providing housing and economic development contract and legal services that support multiple programs and cannot be allocated to specific programmatic areas. Activities may include general counsel, contract development, document review, claims defense and prosecution, and negotiation and mediation.
Department |
FY 2013 Projected Spending |
FY 2014 Recommended Spending |
Department of Business Development |
$169,239 |
$169,979 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$169,239 |
$169,979 |
Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation |
$41,058 |
$41,879 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$41,058 |
$41,879 |
Office of the Secretary of Housing and Economic Development |
$629,182 |
$649,776 |
Trust Spending |
$629,182 |
$649,776 |
Totals |
$839,479 |
$861,635 |
Government Function: Housing and Economic Development
Program Category: Economic Development General Operations
Program: Economic Development Human Resources
For the purpose of providing human resource management for housing and economic development that supports multiple programs and cannot be allocated to specific programmatic areas. Activities may include hiring, recruiting, training, collective bargaining, employee evaluations, and professional development.
Department |
FY 2013 Projected Spending |
FY 2014 Recommended Spending |
Department of Business Development |
$169,239 |
$169,979 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$169,239 |
$169,979 |
Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation |
$49,270 |
$50,255 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$49,270 |
$50,255 |
Totals |
$218,509 |
$220,234 |
Government Function: Housing and Economic Development
Program Category: Economic Development General Operations
Program: Economic Development IT
For the purpose of managing and supporting the housing and economic development technology infrastructure including technical support for multiple programs that cannot be allocated to specific programmatic areas. Activities may include software development, application hosting, communication systems, data processing, and security services.
Department |
FY 2013 Projected Spending |
FY 2014 Recommended Spending |
Department of Business Development |
$6,347 |
$6,347 |
Trust Spending |
$6,347 |
$6,347 |
Office of the Secretary of Housing and Economic Development |
$2,976,536 |
$3,052,624 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$2,976,536 |
$3,052,624 |
Totals |
$2,982,883 |
$3,058,971 |
Government Function: Housing and Economic Development
Program Category: Economic Development General Operations
Program: Economic Development Planning, Accounting, and Finance
For the purpose of providing housing and economic development financial management, processing, and tracking that support multiple programs and cannot be allocated to specific programmatic areas. Activities may include budget development, grants management, transaction processing, financial reporting, and long range planning.
Department |
FY 2013 Projected Spending |
FY 2014 Recommended Spending |
Department of Business Development |
$169,239 |
$169,979 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$169,239 |
$169,979 |
Massachusetts Marketing Partnership |
$705,827 |
$1,364,258 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$676,911 |
$1,337,632 |
Trust Spending |
$28,916 |
$26,626 |
Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation |
$98,539 |
$100,510 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$98,539 |
$100,510 |
Office of the Secretary of Housing and Economic Development |
$629,182 |
$649,776 |
Trust Spending |
$629,182 |
$649,776 |
Totals |
$1,602,787 |
$2,284,523 |
Government Function: Housing and Economic Development
Program Category: Housing and Community Development
Program: Affordable Housing Development
For the purpose of subsidizing and assisting developers who produce and preserve privately-owned affordable housing in the Commonwealth including augmenting state subsidy programs, federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits, HOPE VI and CHOICE Neighborhoods programs that rebuild federally owned public housing developments.
Department |
FY 2013 Projected Spending |
FY 2014 Recommended Spending |
Department of Housing and Community Development |
$85,962,169 |
$75,642,378 |
Capital |
$72,000,000 |
$67,000,000 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$12,926,729 |
$7,606,938 |
Trust Spending |
$1,035,440 |
$1,035,440 |
Totals |
$85,962,169 |
$75,642,378 |
Government Function: Housing and Economic Development
Program Category: Housing and Community Development
Program: Community Development and Stabilization
For the purpose of supporting physical planning for Massachusetts neighborhoods, cities, towns and regions while investing in communities, community-action services and operations that serve low-income residents of the Commonwealth.
Department |
FY 2013 Projected Spending |
FY 2014 Recommended Spending |
Department of Housing and Community Development |
$68,608,293 |
$69,356,528 |
Capital |
$12,500,000 |
$12,500,000 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$56,108,293 |
$56,856,528 |
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission |
$80,000 |
$80,000 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$80,000 |
$80,000 |
Office of the Secretary of Housing and Economic Development |
$27,570,000 |
$26,750,000 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$750,000 |
$0 |
Capital |
$26,820,000 |
$26,750,000 |
Totals |
$96,258,293 |
$96,186,528 |
Government Function: Housing and Economic Development
Program Category: Housing and Community Development
Program: Dormitory Services for Veterans
For the purpose of providing staffed beds in a safe and secure community environment for veterans in need including access and referral to support services, medical care, nutritional services under the supervision of on-site physicians, registered nurses, licensed social workers, and case managers working in collaboration with the federal Veterans Administration.
Department |
FY 2013 Projected Spending |
FY 2014 Recommended Spending |
Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance |
$2,800,000 |
$2,715,000 |
Capital |
$2,800,000 |
$2,715,000 |
Soldiers' Home in Holyoke |
$671,520 |
$692,132 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$671,520 |
$692,132 |
Soldiers' Home in Massachusetts |
$7,966,512 |
$8,213,721 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$7,966,512 |
$8,213,721 |
Totals |
$11,438,032 |
$11,620,854 |
Government Function: Housing and Economic Development
Program Category: Housing and Community Development
Program: Emergency Housing Assistance
For the purpose of providing stabilization services to prevent homelessness, provide emergency shelter, and assist individuals and families in securing permanent housing; including advocacy, information, referral, career counseling, and education services.
Department |
FY 2013 Projected Spending |
FY 2014 Recommended Spending |
Department of Children and Families |
$1,051,121 |
$1,080,397 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$1,051,121 |
$1,080,397 |
Department of Housing and Community Development |
$193,199,948 |
$157,820,909 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$181,759,489 |
$147,781,025 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$11,440,459 |
$10,039,884 |
Department of Veterans Services |
$4,799,061 |
$4,799,061 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$4,799,061 |
$4,799,061 |
Office of the Secretary for Administration and Finance |
$0 |
$3,750,000 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$0 |
$3,750,000 |
Totals |
$199,050,131 |
$167,450,368 |
Government Function: Housing and Economic Development
Program Category: Housing and Community Development
Program: Public Housing Construction
For the purpose of funding the construction, renovation, capital improvement, and deferred maintenance of the Commonwealth's public housing network.
Department |
FY 2013 Projected Spending |
FY 2014 Recommended Spending |
Department of Housing and Community Development |
$115,337,268 |
$110,114,667 |
Capital |
$95,000,000 |
$90,000,000 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$20,337,268 |
$20,114,667 |
Totals |
$115,337,268 |
$110,114,667 |
Government Function: Housing and Economic Development
Program Category: Housing and Community Development
Program: Public Housing Operations and Maintenance
For the purpose of providing housing in units that are managed by Public Housing Authorities for the Commonwealth's most vulnerable residents, including low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities.
Department |
FY 2013 Projected Spending |
FY 2014 Recommended Spending |
Department of Housing and Community Development |
$69,642,893 |
$74,413,353 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$64,800,401 |
$69,750,401 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$4,842,492 |
$4,662,952 |
Totals |
$69,642,893 |
$74,413,353 |
Government Function: Housing and Economic Development
Program Category: Housing and Community Development
Program: Rental Assistance
For the purpose of administering voucher programs for persons of low income to rent apartments that are not in public housing developments, including the Federal Section 8 Choice Voucher program, Massachusetts Rental Voucher program, and the Alternative Housing Voucher program for persons with disabilities.
Department |
FY 2013 Projected Spending |
FY 2014 Recommended Spending |
Department of Housing and Community Development |
$336,235,230 |
$349,941,417 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$115,955,778 |
$98,041,417 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$220,279,452 |
$236,900,000 |
Trust Spending |
$0 |
$15,000,000 |
Totals |
$336,235,230 |
$349,941,417 |
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