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House Ways and Means Committee (HWM) released their version of the FY2010 budget.
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The Division of Local Services has posted updated local aid estimates based on the HWM budget recommendations to the Division of Local Services’ web site at the link below: DOR
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Like the Governor’s budget proposal (House 1), section 3 of the HWM budget consolidates the Additional Assistance and Lottery line items into Unrestricted General Government Aid.
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The HWM FY2010 budget proposal reduces this line item by $425.6 million or 32.37 percent from original FY2009 levels. This represents a 25 percent reduction to the post 9C Additional Assistance and Lottery amounts.
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HWM budget recommendations also reduce Regional School Transportation from $61.3 million in FY2009 to $30.5 million in FY2010, and eliminate the state reimbursement for the Police Career Incentive program. *
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HWM estimates do not reflect the Governor’s proposed changes to the methodology used to calculate Charter School assessments and reimbursements. Charter school assessments and reimbursements are calculated in the same manner as they were in FY2009.
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Please note that Charter School and School Choice assessments may change significantly when updated to reflect spring enrollment data and final tuition rates.
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To review additional information about how the estimates were determined and what may cause them to change in the future, click on the link at the bottom for an index of the FY2010 programs and links to individual explanations.
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* On a separate Middleboro note, Wayne Perkins negotiated a contract that provides, should state reimbursement for this program be reduced or eliminated, Middleboro will pick up the entire tab. The cost is separated in the Annual Town Report. It's worth having your own copy.
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On Pages 296-297, the following payments for "Career Incentives" are listed for the Police Department only (the Fire Department is listed separately and not covered by state reimbursement, rounded to the nearest whole dollar):
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$17,085
$22,449
$12,816
$16,839
$12,631
$10,105
$12,631
$22,449
$12,631
$5,035
$7,822
$10,105
$10,104
$15,715
$5,052
$10,105
$10,105
$6,736
$6,752
$28,647
$12,631
$10,105
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Widespread criticism is voiced on MMA.
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You might also want to review: Free energy-saving seminars are under way
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Since the Middleboro Board of Selectmen is still mired in the unresolved problems of managing that legacy of "unresolved problems," they haven't noticed the issue as other towns have. There might be surrounding towns offering the presentation.
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8 comments:
MR,
This is disturbing info for us and forces me to ensure that my children are performing where they should be.
The energy posts had us laughing that you just never miss an oppertunity and you've been right all along. Getting our heating costs down this winter took a lot of stress off the budget and filled the bank account at the same time for cheap money not to be confused with Cheap Seats!
How stupid were we not to take simple and inexpensive steps earlier? Front loading washer is next!
We were re-located by my husband's company from California so have family and roots that we tend to follow for news.
California has been cutting services, slashing the budget, reducing employees and furloughing them.
It's quite a contrast to Massachusetts believing things will continue without cuts.
I'm not sure I understand all of this and I'm working hard to understand where all of these numbers come from.We moved from a city and had no voice except our votes.My wife got a copy of that report and we appreciate you explaining what that column means.
WOW!
Al Rullo asked a question about the fire dept incentives that were, I think, $116,000 for next year.
Thank you, Al, for making me think.
Thank you, MR, for making me understand why I need to pick up my copy of the Annual Report.
I don't understand some of this and am struggling with my checkbook. Finally, it makes sense that this is a lot of money.
What other employers pays for education?Isn't it 10%,15%,20%?Cockamammie is what I say.
We got screwed twice if anyone cares.First by Perkins then by the state.
Fincom is on the right track doing what the bos should have done long ago.Next the ambulence goes.
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