Communication from the Executive Office for Administration and Finance (under the provisions of item 1599-0514 of Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2023) submitting a copy of its bi-weekly report on the status of the Emergency Housing Assistance Program dated May 6, 2024

This document is a formal report submitted to state legislative committees detailing the current status of Massachusetts' Emergency Housing Assistance Program as of May 2024. It outlines key statistics such as the number of migrant and refugee families currently housed in shelters and hotels, along with progress on work authorization clinics and related services. The report also provides a financial breakdown of funds spent to date, covering costs for shelter operations, school district aid, and municipal support. This communication serves to inform lawmakers about program metrics and expenditures without proposing new policy changes.