CTHRU Stabilization "Rainy Day" Fund

The Commonwealth Stabilization Fund (or "rainy day" fund) accounts for amounts calculated in accordance with state finance law and maintains a reserve to enhance the Commonwealth's fiscal stability. The FY2021 Stabilization Fund balance includes FY2021 revenue from capital gains tax revenues collected through June 2021 above a certain threshold, interest earned by the Stabilization Fund, income tax withholding on certain transfers of Lottery prizes, and 10% of the tax on the gaming profits generated by the Springfield and Everett casinos. There have been no outflows from the Stabilization Fund in FY2021.
Fiscal Year-End and Current Stabilization Fund Balances (In $ Millions)
(FY2021 Balance is as of August 4, 2021)
Stabilization Chart Inflows and Outflows (in $ Millions)
William McNamara, Comptroller of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
We oversee the Commonwealth’s financial systems, promoting integrity, mitigating risk, and providing accurate reporting and promoting transparency to illustrate the financial health of Massachusetts.