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FY2017 Budget Process and Documents
Although the behind the scenes activities of the budget began in the fall, when agencies submitted budgets to their Executive Offices and open budget hearings and public testimonies were held, the official first step in the budget process is the release of the Governor's budget. According to the Massachusetts Constitution, the Governor must propose a budget for the next fiscal year within 3 weeks after the Legislature convenes, which translates into the 4th Wednesday of January (or five weeks later if at the start of a new term).
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FY2016 Budget Process and Documents
The final budget is also known as the General Appropriations Act (GAA) or "Chapter 165 of the Acts of 2015."
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Past budgets
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Summary of the steps in the budget process
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Budget timeline
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Budget terminology
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Financial oversight and management offices