Organization: | Office of the State Auditor |
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Date published: | April 11, 2019 |
Executive Summary
In accordance with Section 12 of Chapter 11 of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Office of the State Auditor has conducted a performance audit of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department (SCSD) for the period July 1, 2015 through December 31, 2017. In this performance audit, we reviewed SCSD’s administrative expenditures, procurement of goods and services, and administration of staff overtime.
Below is a summary of our findings and recommendations, with links to each page listed.
SCSD did not properly approve $25,599 in payroll expenses, including $17,734 in overtime payments. |
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SCSD did not submit required inmate total cost analysis reports. |
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SCSD should work with the Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association and the Executive Office for Administration and Finance to obtain the information it needs to make sure it files its annual cost reports within the prescribed timelines. |
Post-Audit Action
SCSD’s director of human resources stated that SCSD would review and strengthen its internal controls over the processing of payroll and instruct all shift commanders and assistant superintendents about the appropriate procedures for approving daily Time and Attendance Roster Forms.
A PDF copy of the audit of the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department is available here.
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