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MA H3114

MA H3114
Relative 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
In Committee
07/08/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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

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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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