Opening up the Books
Welcome to the Massachusetts State Government section of the Massachusetts Data Lab, your online tool to find out how the Massachusetts State government is spending your tax dollars!
This information puts the tools in your hands to find out what state employees make, payments made by government agencies to businesses and people., and tax credits iaaued and awarded. With this site, you can obtain data about specific people or departments, make comparisons between departments, and access a range of analytical tools.
These sections of this site give you easy access to public, objective information—you dig as far as you want to go, and draw your own conclusions. By making key information accessible, we aim to promote data-driven policies and accountability in government—a government that works for all.
Finally, the data used in this website are public records obtained from the State Comptroller’s Office and the Department of Revenue. If you notice an error, please contact Pioneer Institute immediately by emailing us at .