Gov. Maura Healey signed a $56 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2024 this afternoon, which calls for a spending increase of $3.3 billion from the current year’s budget and a $500 million increase from what she originally recommended in March.
The spending plan includes $173 million for the Chapter 257 Reserve, representing an increase of $94 million, or nearly 119%, from FY ’22. The Council compared the Chapter 257 line item to the FY ’22 budget, rather than the FY ’23 budget, because the number of Chapter 257 rates reviewed by EOHHS alternate in proportion every other year.
“Our administration is proud to deliver our first budget that meets the moment by making Massachusetts more affordable, competitive and equitable. This budget makes significant investments in schools, child care, clean energy, the environment, and access to mental and physical health care,” Healey said.
Our budget analysis of the spending proposal is located here. Gov. Healey made a few vetoes to line items tracked by the Council, including:
- DTA line item 4408-1000 — Emergency Aid to Elderly Disabled & Children — The Conference Committee’s proposal of $204.4 million was reduced to $186.4 million, a cut of $18 million.
- DPH line item 4512-0200 — Bureau of Substance Addiction Services — The Conference Committee’s proposal of $219.5 million was reduced to $216.7 million, a cut of $2.8 million.
- DCF line item 4800-0200 — DCF Family Resource Centers — The Conference Committee’s proposal of $33.8 million was reduced to $27.8 million, a cut of $6 million.
- DMH line item 5046-0000 — Adult Mental Health and Support Services — The Conference Committee’s proposal of $600.4 million was reduced to $596.6 million, a cut of $3.8 million.
If you have any questions about the budget please contact Bill Yelenak.
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