Analysis of state spending trends by major category.
Resources
What are the major sources of revenue that support budgeted expenditures?
Taxes, fees, lottery profits and grants from the federal government comprise the bulk of the available revenue for budgeting.
What entities and activities does the legislature budget for annually?
In the annual budget of the Commonwealth, the legislature provides for the primary governmental activities of the Commonwealth, the legislative, executive and judiciary branches.
What entities comprise the Commonwealth of Massachusetts?
In Massachusetts, in addition to the three constitutional branches of state government — legislative, executive and judiciary — the legislature has established 56 independent authorities and agencies. These authorities and agencies have varying degrees of financial integration with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts itself.
Belmont Financial Framework Documents
Link to collection of Belmont Town Financial Documents.