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Press Statement

Auditor Bump on Police Reform Bill Passage: “An Important Step Forward in Both Public Safety and Civil Rights” 

12/01/2020 Office of the State Auditor

Measure takes action on recommendations included in 2019 report from Bump's office.

Press Release

State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump Receives NASACT’s President’s Award  

8/27/2020 Office of the State Auditor

Bump received the award for her commitment to government transparency and her leadership related to the prevention of Medicaid fraud.

News

Testimony of State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump to the House of Representatives on Police Training in the Commonwealth 

7/16/2020 Office of the State Auditor

In a letter to members of the House of Representatives, Auditor Bump calls on the state to take steps to improve police training and accountability.

Press Statement

Auditor Bump's Statement on Governor Baker’s Proposal to Implement a Statewide Police Officer Standards and Accreditation System 

6/17/2020 Office of the State Auditor

Bump commends Black and Latino Legislative Caucus and Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association for their leadership on improving police accountability

Press Release

State Owes Cities and Towns $727k for Mandated Early Voting Expenses Related to 2020 Presidential Primary 

5/27/2020 Office of the State Auditor

Bump reiterates call for permanent process to fund mandated early voting costs

Press Release

Auditor Bump Asks Municipalities to Report on Early Voting Spending from 2020 Presidential Primary 

3/30/2020 Office of the State Auditor

Bump renews call on Legislature to permanently address early voting unfunded mandate

Press Release

In Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Testimony, Auditor Bump Stresses Funding for Early Voting and Police Training 

2/24/2020 Office of the State Auditor

Auditor Bump calls on legislature to create permanent funding method for early voting and to supplement funding for municipal police training.

Speech

Auditor Bump’s Testimony Before the Joint Ways & Means Committee in Support of Her Office’s FY21 Budget 

2/24/2020 Office of the State Auditor

In addition to advocating for her agency's budget, Bump also calls on the legislature to address funding issues related to early voting and municipal police training.

Press Release

State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump Receives Excellence in Government Leadership Award from Association of Government Accountants 

2/12/2020 Office of the State Auditor

AGA cites Bump's use of data analytics and technology to solve issues facing state government as key reasons for her receiving the award.

Press Release

Auditor Bump Calls for Expanded Resources and Accountability for Municipal Police Training in the Commonwealth 

11/18/2019 Office of the State Auditor

Report by Bump's office found the state does not provide enough training opportunities to allow officers to meet annual training requirements

Press Release

Auditor Bump Certifies State Must Pay Communities $3.17 Million for Next Year’s Elections  

9/05/2019 Office of the State Auditor

Bump calls on Legislature to address ongoing early voting unfunded mandate

Speech

Auditor Suzanne Bump Speaks at the Massachusetts School Committee and Massachusetts School Superintendents "Day on the Hill"  

5/01/2019 Office of the State Auditor

Auditor calls for action to improve educational services for students in foster care,

Press Release

Auditor Bump Calls for Improvements to State’s System Providing Educational Services to Children in Foster Care 

4/23/2019 Office of the State Auditor

Study calls for improvements to funding, collaboration, and transportation

Press Release

In Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Testimony, Auditor Bump Touts Impact of Her Office’s Work 

3/05/2019 Office of the State Auditor

Bump testified today before the Joint Committee on Ways and Means in support of her Fiscal Year 2020 budget request.

Press Release

Suzanne M. Bump Sworn-in for Third Term as State Auditor 

1/16/2019 Office of the State Auditor

In inaugural address, Bump highlighted the important role her office plays in solving problems facing government agencies.