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State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump urges lawmakers to improve the fiscal relationship between municipalities and state government

29 statutes identified as having a financial impact on cities and towns

Recent re-precincting in 89 communities increased preliminary cost certifications by 11%

Testimony offered insight into how OSA will be conducting audits of pandemic relief spending.

Auditor highlights the successes of the OSA over the past year and addresses strategic investments that the office is pursuing for the upcoming fiscal year.

Auditor Bump calls for “Rural Rescue Plan” that will increase Chapter 90 funding, create a public infrastructure agency, and enhance access to broadband

Michael K. Leung-Tat will oversee the Office's legal affairs, as well as the agency’s Bureau of Special Investigations and Division of Local Mandates.

Award marks the second time Bump’s office has been recognized nationally for its police reform report

The State-owned Land PILOT Program provides reimbursement payments to municipalities for tax-exempt land owned by the Commonwealth.

Bump voices support for "An Act relative to early voting cost reimbursements," filed by Representative Steve Ultrino and Senator Rebecca Rausch.

The National State Auditors Association Special Projects Award is presented each year to the most innovative report or study that helps lead to major service or policy changes.

Survey sent to cities and towns asks for information on costs incurred implementing vote-by-mail and expanded in-person early voting.

Bump detailed her office’s transition to remote work, highlighted ways it has improved government operations, and discussed her agency’s FY22 priorities.

During her testimony, Bump detailed her office’s transition to remote work, highlighted ways it has improved government operations during this period, and discussed her agency’s priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.