In response to the uncertainty surrounding federal funding, Massachusetts officials are taking steps to assess the reliance on federal grants and prepare for potential financial challenges. Following President Trump's federal funding freeze threat, the Office of the Comptroller has directed state departments to compile data on their federal grants and employee funding sources. Despite the withdrawal of the Trump administration’s original memo, state officials are moving forward with contingency planning to ensure the welfare of Commonwealth residents in case federal funds are halted.
"Despite the fact that the order was stayed and the [Trump administration's] original memo was withdrawn, this activity is very much going forward," state Comptroller William McNamara said Tuesday during a meeting of the comptroller's advisory board.
"You're identifying what will happen - where will the impact come if the tap is turned off of federal money, either broadly or narrowly."
"The Jan. 28 state-level memo directs officials to identify potential departmental actions to protect Commonwealth residents and resources in the event federal payments are stopped, including the use of other funding sources currently available to them."
"However, agencies should not assume that additional state funding will be available," the memo cautioned.
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