Top Republicans in Massachusetts say the time has come for reforms to how taxpayer-funded emergency contracts are reviewed and used in the state’s emergency assistance shelter system.

The Senate Republican Caucus says it has filed “comprehensive legislation” that aims to place time limits on contracts and increase reviews, while expediting the public disclosure of procurements.

Republicans are looking to take action months after the State Auditor’s Office found that Gov. Maura Healey’s administration approved “improper and unlawful” no-bid contracts for food and transportation services, costing taxpayers millions, as part of the state-run emergency shelter system housing migrants and local families.

Reports of foul play continue to emerge, Republicans highlighted, as they pointed to a B

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