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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/25/2018
01/25/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to eliminate contingency fee auditors. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
AI Summary
This bill aims to eliminate the use of contingency fee auditors by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue, State Treasurer, and other state agencies. It prohibits these entities from contracting with or employing any person, agent, or firm who is compensated based on the amount of tax, interest, or penalty assessed against or collected from a taxpayer. The bill also prohibits the use of contingency fee arrangements for services related to local municipal assessors' duties or auditor independence. Finally, it requires the repeal of any existing regulations authorizing the use of contingency fee contracts and sets an effective date of July 1, 2017, with some provisions for transitioning existing contracts.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 01/25/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1755 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1755.pdf |
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