A communication from the Office of the Comptroller (see Section 6B(b) of Chapter 29 of the General Laws) submitting a Federal Grants Report for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2026

This document is a formal communication from the Office of the Comptroller to the House and Senate Ways and Means committees, submitting a report on federal grants for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026. The report details the status of various grants applied for by state agencies, including pending awards for victim assistance and passenger rail projects. It also lists new federal grants that have been received and partially expended by different state departments, such as those for fire assistance, preschool development, and drone security. This submission fulfills a legal requirement under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 29, Section 6B(b) to provide quarterly updates on federal funding applications and expenditures.