Massachusetts § 10 - Special examinations and reports on matters affecting management or finances

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 10 — Special examinations and reports on matters affecting management or finances, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 10. Special examinations and reports on matters affecting management or finances

Section 10. The secretary may make a special examination of the management or finances of any department, officer, commission or undertaking which receives annual appropriations of money from the commonwealth, including annual appropriations to be met by assessments, and may report on the management or finances to the governor and to the general court.

Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 10

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 10 cover?

Section 10 ("Special examinations and reports on matters affecting management or finances") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Massachusetts § 10?

A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 10" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?

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How does Massachusetts § 10 apply to my situation?

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