A communication from the Office of the Comptroller (see Section 35T of Chapter 10 of the General Laws) submitting the certification of MBTA Base Sales Tax Revenues for fiscal year 2027

This bill is a procedural document that formally certifies the projected base sales tax revenue for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) for fiscal year 2027. The Office of the Comptroller calculated this amount by comparing the 2025 inflation rate to the growth in gross sales tax revenue, ultimately setting a 3% increase over the previous year's figure. The certification confirms that the MBTA's base revenue for the upcoming fiscal year will be approximately $1.27 billion. This document serves as an official record for state budget planning and does not introduce new laws or policy changes.