State Budget: Fiscal Year 2010
For the state of Massachusetts, Fiscal Year 2010 runs from July 1, 2009 - June 31, 2010. The budget process began on January 28, 2009 when Governor Patrick released his proposal. This will be followed by proposals from the House of Representatives and the Senate. Debates around a final budget will continue into the summer. Please continue to check back as we keep you updated on the process and where our priority cancer-related budget items stand. 7/17/09 Update - Highs & Lows as Governor Weighs in on Budget6/11/09 Update - Conference Committee to Settle State Budget5/15/09 Update - Senate Proposes Deep Cuts in Cancer Program Funding5/1/09 Update - House Budget Proposal Halves Life-Saving Cancer Funding1/28/09 Budget Update - Massachusetts Tobacco Control Program Cut by 42%! Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Chart
| Program | Society Budget Requests | Conference Committee Report | Post -Governor Veto Numbers |
| Health Promotion and Disease Prevention | $14.2 M | $8.3 M | $7.3 M |
| Massachusetts Tobacco Control Program | $12.75 M | $5 M | $5 M |
| Office of Health Equity | $250,000 | $0 - language included to keep office | $0 - language included to keep office |
American Cancer Society FY2010 Budget Priorities
The American Cancer Society requests the following programs be level funded for Fiscal Year 2010 at the Fiscal Year 2009 budget levels that are listed.
1. Health Promotion and Detection Programs - $14.2 million
This money funds several important prevention and detection programs across the disease spectrum including breast cancer prevention, prostate cancer screenings, colorectal cancer prevention and ovarian cancer screening programs.
2. Massachusetts Tobacco Control Program - $12.75 million
Level-funded in FY09 after a $4,000,000 increase in FY08. The program funds the states’ surging Quitline – which received a record 11,000 calls in July and August (up from an average 300 per month), in addition to local boards of health programs, youth education and outreach, and media campaigns to reduce smoking rates across the state. With more smokers quitting as a result of the increased tobacco tax, the MTCP will require resources to meet increased demand.
3. Office of Health Equity - $250,000
Funding in the FY09 budget provided for the creation of this new office which, when established will coordinate state efforts to end racial and ethnic health disparities. Critical in a difficult economy, the Office of Health Equity and its mission requires a long term, unwavering commitment if we are to truly progress in this area.
4. Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Act - $5.5 million
These funds cover the treatment costs of women diagnosed through the Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program.
Massachusetts Campaigns
Unless specifically noted otherwise, the Society, and not ACS CAN, is conducting the activities described on this page.
