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MA H3114
MA H3114Relative to rate fairness for water and sewer ratepayers under the jurisdiction of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
07/08/2024
07/08/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to require the State Auditor to audit cities and towns for certain assessments charged for the furnishing of sewer or water services. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
AI Summary
This bill requires the State Auditor to audit cities and towns that include in their water and sewer service assessments and charges the costs actually incurred in furnishing those services. The audit must review all chargebacks and expenses, as well as conduct a staffing analysis to determine whether a substantial majority of each employee's time is spent on the water and sewer services, as opposed to unrelated municipal services. This audit must be conducted at least every three years.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)
Bill Topics
Government Operations
- ‐ Government Efficiency and Bureaucratic Oversight
Local Government
- ‐ General Local Government
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3114 | 03/15/2023 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3114.pdf | 03/15/2023 |
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