Ben Tafoya, Director of the Division of Local Mandates, testified on behalf of Auditor Suzanne M. Bump in support of legislation that would require state agencies to file municipal impact statements with Secretary of State’s Office, DLM, and LGAC.
Auditor Suzanne M. Bump today provided written testimony to the Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, in which she expresses her qualified support for H.2777.
Auditor Suzanne M . Bump released a study that highlights challenges faced by regional school districts related to demographics, transportation, and state policies and funding.
State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump released the following statement on the legislative proposal filed by Governor Charlie Baker today to allow the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection to assume responsibility for issuing stormwater permits:
Auditor Suzanne M. Bump today released a determination that certain early voting costs incurred by local clerks should be paid for by the Commonwealth.
In a study released today, Auditor Bump called on state and local leaders to collaborate on a holistic approach to meeting the Commonwealth’s water infrastructure needs.
Auditor Suzanne M. Bump today released a report highlighting the 35-year history of her office’s Division of Local Mandates (DLM), which analyzes the cost impacts of state laws, rules, and regulations on local governments.
Funds to cover the cost of extra mandated polling hours for the 2016 March Presidential primary, the 2016 September state primary and the November general elections.
State Auditor Suzanne Bump today released a report estimating that two state homelessness programs are costing local governments over $13 million per year in education costs and lost tax revenue.
