The document provides information about the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), including its creation, funding sources, challenges, and accomplishments in its first five years. Some key points: - MSBA was created in 2004 to leverage a 1% sales tax dedicated to funding $11 billion in school construction projects across Massachusetts. - It has worked to pay off old debt from a previous program, conduct cost reconciliations that saved $900 million, and manage a sustainable school building program within available funding. - Challenges include weaker than expected sales tax revenue, an $150 million transfer required by the state, and a wait list that was 40% larger than anticipated. - Accomplishments include acceler