Massachusetts § 131D - Monthly advancements to H.H.S.; audit
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 131D — Monthly advancements to H.H.S.; audit, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 131D. Monthly advancements to H.H.S.; audit
Section 131D. There shall be advanced from the state treasury to the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services prior to the first day of each month an amount equal to said Secretary's estimate of state supplementary payments for the blind for such month. The commissioner shall conduct, once in each fiscal year, an audit of such payments made by said Secretary on behalf of the commonwealth.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 131D
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 131D cover?
Section 131D ("Monthly advancements to H.H.S.; audit") 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.
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