Civic Support and Public Engagement
Civic Support and Public Engagement
Government Function: Civic Support and Public Engagement
Program Category: Constituent Engagement and Representation
Program: Attorney General Activities
For the purpose of fulfilling the duties of the Office of the Attorney General to serve as the elected legal advocate representing the Commonwealth and its residents, including such areas as consumer protection, prosecution of fraud and corruption, protection of civil rights, and ensuring the enforcement of laws.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Office of the Attorney General |
$22,251,155 |
$23,044,018 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$22,251,155 |
$23,044,018 |
Totals |
$22,251,155 |
$23,044,018 |
Government Function: Civic Support and Public Engagement
Program Category: Constituent Engagement and Representation
Program: House of Representatives Activities
For the purpose of supporting the Massachusetts House of Representatives and its members in order to fulfill their elected duties to propose and consider legislation, maintain ad hoc and standing committees, perform oversight duties regarding the efficient running of state government and the well-being of the public as well as provide constituent services to assist citizens of the Commonwealth.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
House of Representatives |
$44,292,058 |
$39,104,470 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$44,292,058 |
$39,104,470 |
Totals |
$44,292,058 |
$39,104,470 |
Government Function: Civic Support and Public Engagement
Program Category: Constituent Engagement and Representation
Program: Joint Legislative Activities
For the purpose of supporting the operations of both branches of the Legislature through information technology services, office supplies as well as costs related to the maintenance of the State House.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Joint Legislative Operations |
$8,534,583 |
$8,456,198 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$8,534,583 |
$8,456,198 |
Totals |
$8,534,583 |
$8,456,198 |
Government Function: Civic Support and Public Engagement
Program Category: Constituent Engagement and Representation
Program: Office of the Governor
For the purpose of fulfilling the Constitutional duties of the Office of the Governor to serve as the elected representative of the people of the Commonwealth charged with providing leadership and oversight of government operations and services, including the development and implementation of fiscally responsible and efficient public sector policies, coordination of shared federal-state responsibilities, strengthening the state's partnership with municipal and local branches of government and proposing and carrying out laws and regulations that promote the common good.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Executive Office |
$5,954,354 |
$5,704,390 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$5,954,354 |
$5,704,390 |
Totals |
$5,954,354 |
$5,704,390 |
Government Function: Civic Support and Public Engagement
Program Category: Constituent Engagement and Representation
Program: Secretary of the Commonwealth Activities
For the purpose of supporting the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth to act as the primary public information officer of the Commonwealth and to oversee the Corporations Division, the Elections Division, the Massachusetts Archives, the Massachusetts Historical Commission, the Public Records Division, the Securities Division, and the State Records Center.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Secretary of the Commonwealth |
$5,970,365 |
$6,591,308 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$5,970,365 |
$6,591,308 |
Totals |
$5,970,365 |
$6,591,308 |
Government Function: Civic Support and Public Engagement
Program Category: Constituent Engagement and Representation
Program: Senate Activities
For the purpose of supporting the Massachusetts Senate and its members in order to fulfill their elected duties to propose and consider legislation, maintain ad hoc and standing committees, perform oversight duties regarding the efficient running of state government and the wellbeing of the public as well as provide constituent services to assist citizens of the Commonwealth.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Senate |
$21,346,283 |
$19,120,979 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$21,346,283 |
$19,120,979 |
Totals |
$21,346,283 |
$19,120,979 |
Government Function: Civic Support and Public Engagement
Program Category: Constituent Engagement and Representation
Program: State Auditor Activities
For the purpose of supporting the Office of the State Auditor in its mission to ensure that state agencies and contractors adhere to all relevant rules and regulations when spending public funds, including conducting financial, performance, and technical assessments of programs, departments, agencies, authorities, contracts, and vendors to uncover problems and recommend actions to improve accountability, efficiency, and transparency.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Office of the State Auditor |
$4,825,513 |
$4,980,687 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$4,825,513 |
$4,980,687 |
Totals |
$4,825,513 |
$4,980,687 |
Government Function: Civic Support and Public Engagement
Program Category: Constituent Engagement and Representation
Program: Treasurer and Receiver General Activities
For the purpose of supporting the Office of the Treasurer and Receiver General in its mission to oversee the management of the Commonwealth's funds, including managing the issuance of bonds, management of the Lottery, ensuring transparency through sharing of Commonwealth financial information, investing in local banks and businesses, managing abandoned property, educating citizens on financial matters and providing other constituent services.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Office of the Treasurer and Receiver-General |
$1,858,721 |
$1,989,158 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$1,858,721 |
$1,989,158 |
Totals |
$1,858,721 |
$1,989,158 |
Government Function: Civic Support and Public Engagement
Program Category: Electoral Services
Program: Campaign Financing Oversight
For the purpose of ensuring compliance with campaign finance law by administering and overseeing the distribution of public funds to statewide candidates.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Office of Campaign and Political Finance |
$1,408,036 |
$1,436,196 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$1,408,036 |
$1,436,196 |
Totals |
$1,408,036 |
$1,436,196 |
Government Function: Civic Support and Public Engagement
Program Category: Electoral Services
Program: Election Oversight
For the purpose of ensuring state and local elections for public offices are open to all citizens and free of corruption or impediments; oversight responsibilities include ballot review and registration, voting equipment and technology evaluation, and election planning.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Secretary of the Commonwealth |
$13,519,827 |
$9,891,985 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$13,519,827 |
$9,891,985 |
Totals |
$13,519,827 |
$9,891,985 |
Government Function: Civic Support and Public Engagement
Program Category: Electoral Services
Program: Voting Services
For the purpose of providing voter services to all citizens of the Commonwealth through voter registration, distribution of voter information, provision of voting equipment, and certification of election results.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Secretary of the Commonwealth |
$5,610,993 |
$8,770,397 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$5,610,993 |
$8,770,397 |
Totals |
$5,610,993 |
$8,770,397 |
Government Function: Civic Support and Public Engagement
Program Category: Equality, Diversity, and Anti-Discrimination Initiatives
Program: Anti-Discrimination Protection and Enforcement
For the purpose of providing advocacy, capacity building and systemic change activities that enforce anti-discrimination policies and laws.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination |
$4,827,148 |
$4,878,512 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$4,827,148 |
$4,878,512 |
Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council |
$161,707 |
$161,707 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$161,707 |
$161,707 |
Office of the Secretary for Administration and Finance |
$35,000 |
$35,000 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$35,000 |
$35,000 |
Totals |
$5,023,856 |
$5,075,220 |
Government Function: Civic Support and Public Engagement
Program Category: Equality, Diversity, and Anti-Discrimination Initiatives
Program: Developmental Disabilities Advocacy
For the purpose of the assuring that individuals with developmental disabilities and their families participate in the design of and have access to needed community services, individualized supports, and other forms of assistance that promote self-determination, independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion in all facets of community life.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council |
$1,722,149 |
$1,793,510 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$1,561,804 |
$1,561,804 |
Trust Spending |
$160,345 |
$231,706 |
Totals |
$1,722,149 |
$1,793,510 |
Government Function: Civic Support and Public Engagement
Program Category: Equality, Diversity, and Anti-Discrimination Initiatives
Program: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Discrimination Prevention
For the purpose of supporting Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (GLBT) initiatives to end discrimination and promote equality including anti-bullying programming at schools throughout the Commonwealth.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Office of the Secretary for Administration and Finance |
$200,000 |
$200,000 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$200,000 |
$200,000 |
Totals |
$200,000 |
$200,000 |
Government Function: Civic Support and Public Engagement
Program Category: Equality, Diversity, and Anti-Discrimination Initiatives
Program: Independent Ombudsman for Vocational Rehabilitation Services
For the purpose of protecting and promoting the rights of individuals with disabilities to receive vocational rehabilitation services that lead to gainful employment, including providing an external ombudsman role required as a condition for receipt of federal vocational rehabilitation funds.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Massachusetts Office on Disability |
$247,553 |
$262,936 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$247,553 |
$262,936 |
Totals |
$247,553 |
$262,936 |
Government Function: Civic Support and Public Engagement
Program Category: Equality, Diversity, and Anti-Discrimination Initiatives
Program: Prevention of Discrimination of Women
For the purpose of providing an effective voice for women across the Commonwealth to promote full equality and equal opportunity in all areas of life.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Commission on the Status of Women |
$71,486 |
$72,930 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$71,486 |
$72,930 |
Totals |
$71,486 |
$72,930 |
Government Function: Civic Support and Public Engagement
Program Category: Independent Audit and Compliance Services
Program: Independent and Municipal Audit Services
For the purpose of conducting independent performance and compliance audits, including audits of health care services, in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards to ensure that all agencies, programs, and contractors are compliant with applicable laws and regulations.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Information Technology Division |
$1,000,000 |
$3,049,000 |
Capital |
$1,000,000 |
$3,049,000 |
Office of the State Auditor |
$9,826,306 |
$10,114,486 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$9,826,306 |
$10,114,486 |
Totals |
$10,826,306 |
$13,163,486 |
Government Function: Civic Support and Public Engagement
Program Category: Independent Audit and Compliance Services
Program: Insurance Fraud Prevention
For the purpose of investigating and prosecuting fraud against insurers and against the Commonwealth's unemployment insurance and workers' compensation systems in order to protect taxpayers from higher premiums and to ensure that those in need receive appropriate services.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Office of the Attorney General |
$4,219,784 |
$4,219,784 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$4,219,784 |
$4,219,784 |
Totals |
$4,219,784 |
$4,219,784 |
Government Function: Civic Support and Public Engagement
Program Category: Independent Audit and Compliance Services
Program: Municipal Unfunded Mandate Compliance
For the purpose of examining and reporting on any state law or regulation that has a significant cost impact on the Commonwealth's municipalities, including determining if a state mandate imposes direct costs on a municipality and providing reimbursement for the financial cost of any such unfunded mandate.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Office of the State Auditor |
$358,278 |
$358,278 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$358,278 |
$358,278 |
Totals |
$358,278 |
$358,278 |
Government Function: Civic Support and Public Engagement
Program Category: Library Services
Program: Library Services for Specific Populations
For the purpose of providing access to library materials for the blind/visually impaired or those certified as unable to read normal-sized print.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Board of Library Commissioners |
$2,896,802 |
$2,963,521 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$2,896,802 |
$2,963,521 |
Totals |
$2,896,802 |
$2,963,521 |
Government Function: Civic Support and Public Engagement
Program Category: Library Services
Program: Research Libraries
For the purpose of assembling and housing the Commonwealth's collections of maps, atlases, and materials that reflect Massachusetts' culture and history, including a comprehensive collection of state publications.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
George Fingold Library |
$674,410 |
$693,555 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$674,410 |
$693,555 |
Office of the Secretary for Administration and Finance |
$57,226 |
$44,765 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$57,226 |
$44,765 |
Supreme Judicial Court |
$1,299,000 |
$1,299,000 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$1,299,000 |
$1,299,000 |
Totals |
$2,030,636 |
$2,037,320 |
Government Function: Civic Support and Public Engagement
Program Category: Library Services
Program: Statewide Library Services
For the purpose of delivering full and equal access to libraries through efficient organization, development, coordination, and sharing of library services and resources across the Commonwealth.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Board of Library Commissioners |
$4,074,147 |
$4,182,148 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$1,012,047 |
$1,120,047 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$3,062,100 |
$3,062,100 |
Totals |
$4,074,147 |
$4,182,148 |
Government Function: Civic Support and Public Engagement
Program Category: Library Services
Program: Support for Libraries
For the purpose of supporting and strengthening library offerings and facilities through financial aid and assistance to regional and local libraries and by the development of strong regional services.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Board of Library Commissioners |
$18,332,370 |
$18,651,931 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$18,332,370 |
$18,651,931 |
Office of the Secretary for Administration and Finance |
$20,000,000 |
$12,987,040 |
Capital |
$20,000,000 |
$12,987,040 |
Totals |
$38,332,370 |
$31,638,971 |
Government Function: Civic Support and Public Engagement
Program Category: Municipal and Local Aid
Program: Grants to Localities for Natural Disaster Assistance
For the purpose of providing funding for relief or assistance to localities for costs incurred as a result of a natural disaster.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Office of the Secretary for Administration and Finance |
$499,034 |
$0 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$499,034 |
$0 |
Totals |
$499,034 |
$0 |
Government Function: Civic Support and Public Engagement
Program Category: Municipal and Local Aid
Program: Municipal Incentive Programs
For the purpose of providing incentives to cities and towns to use shared service models to improve efficiency, reduce overhead, and promote increased accountability and transparency between local government and the public.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Housing and Community Development |
$3,695,806 |
$1,286,806 |
Capital |
$3,695,806 |
$1,286,806 |
Office of the Secretary for Administration and Finance |
$14,110,000 |
$3,750,000 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$14,110,000 |
$3,750,000 |
Totals |
$17,805,806 |
$5,036,806 |
Government Function: Civic Support and Public Engagement
Program Category: Municipal and Local Aid
Program: Targeted Local Aid
For the purpose of providing the Commonwealth's cities, towns and regional school districts with additional state financial assistance.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Revenue |
$80,020,540 |
$78,520,540 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$52,308,075 |
$50,808,075 |
Trust Spending |
$27,712,465 |
$27,712,465 |
Totals |
$80,020,540 |
$78,520,540 |
Government Function: Civic Support and Public Engagement
Program Category: Municipal and Local Aid
Program: Unrestricted Local Aid
For the purpose of providing the Commonwealth's cities, towns and regional school districts with state financial assistance.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Revenue |
$920,230,293 |
$920,230,293 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$920,230,293 |
$920,230,293 |
Massachusetts Gaming Commission |
$1,150,000 |
$0 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$1,150,000 |
$0 |
Totals |
$921,380,293 |
$920,230,293 |
Government Function: Civic Support and Public Engagement
Program Category: Public Record Management and Distribution
Program: Archive Management
For the purpose of protecting items such as rare books, manuscripts, broadsides, newspapers, tax valuations, architectural drawings, prints and photographs, scrapbooks and souvenirs that are in need of special care due to their age, fragility, or format.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
George Fingold Library |
$158,195 |
$162,686 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$158,195 |
$162,686 |
Information Technology Division |
$425,000 |
$0 |
Capital |
$425,000 |
$0 |
Secretary of the Commonwealth |
$656,718 |
$668,009 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$656,718 |
$668,009 |
Totals |
$1,239,913 |
$830,694 |
Government Function: Civic Support and Public Engagement
Program Category: Public Record Management and Distribution
Program: Public Information Delivery
For the purpose of communicating information to keep the public informed regarding topics including new laws and regulations through web publishing, printing, and other media.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Secretary of the Commonwealth |
$15,000 |
$15,000 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$15,000 |
$15,000 |
Totals |
$15,000 |
$15,000 |
Government Function: Civic Support and Public Engagement
Program Category: Public Record Management and Distribution
Program: Registry of Deeds
For the purpose of maintaining definitive records of real land and property ownership across the Commonwealth including liens, mortgages, and property maps.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance |
$500,000 |
$0 |
Capital |
$500,000 |
$0 |
Secretary of the Commonwealth |
$16,246,431 |
$16,884,792 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$16,246,431 |
$16,884,792 |
Totals |
$16,746,431 |
$16,884,792 |
Government Function: Civic Support and Public Engagement
Program Category: Public Record Management and Distribution
Program: State Records and Public Documents
For the purpose of maintaining and archiving public records including storage, management, and certification of official government documents.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Secretary of the Commonwealth |
$1,099,056 |
$1,107,503 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$1,099,056 |
$1,107,503 |
Totals |
$1,099,056 |
$1,107,503 |
Government Function: Civic Support and Public Engagement
Program Category: Public Record Management and Distribution
Program: Unclaimed Property
For the purpose of identifying any financial assets remitted to the Treasurer with no activity by its owner for an extended period of time, alerting the public to the existence of the asset and returning it to the owner upon verification of identification.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Office of the Treasurer and Receiver-General |
$112,350,853 |
$115,989,158 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$1,858,721 |
$1,989,158 |
Trust Spending |
$110,492,132 |
$114,000,000 |
Totals |
$112,350,853 |
$115,989,158 |
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