Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 6A, § 6: Funds

Section 6. The secretary may, subject to the approval of the secretary of administration and finance, apply for and accept on behalf of the commonwealth any funds, including grants, bequests, gifts or contributions, from any person. Such funds shall be deposited in a separate account with the state treasurer and received by him on behalf of the commonwealth. All such funds may be expended by the secretary under chapter 29 and any rules or regulations promulgated under that chapter.