A communication from the Office of the Comptroller (see Section 6B(b) of Chapter 29 of the General Laws) submitting a report on the status of federal funds applied for, received and expended for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026

This bill is a procedural communication from the Massachusetts Comptroller that submits a required quarterly report on the status of federal funds for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026. The report details specific federal grants applied for by state agencies, noting a total pending amount of approximately $63 million across various departments such as the Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. It also lists new federal grants received during the period, totaling nearly $14 million, which are allocated to areas including mental health services, student tutoring, and public safety. This submission fulfills a statutory obligation under state law to provide legislative oversight of federal grant applications and expenditures.