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For Office of the State Auditor

MacKinnon was nominated to serve by the president of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO.

Some individuals hired by UMass Boston waited more than a year to be added to the school’s payroll system

Houpt replaces Rick Lord, the former director and CEO of Associated Industries of Massachusetts.

Danh will serve on the AAC for a three-year term, after which she will be eligible for reappointment.

MSRB indicated the retirement of human resource and payroll personnel across state government as a result of the 2015 Early Retirement Incentive Program exacerbated this problem.

During the audit period, SCRPFC was administering and using the state's electronic case filing system effectively.

The Self-Determination Advisory Board was created to advise the Department of Developmental Services on efforts to implement, publicize, evaluate, improve and develop information regarding self-determination.

State Auditor Suzanne Bump urges lawmakers to increase PILOT funding and clarify state laws governing taxation and PILOT agreements with solar facilities.

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

Defendant ordered to spend a year under house arrest and pay a six-figure restitution after pleading guilty last week to fifteen indictments of defrauding public benefits programs and providing false or misleading information.

During the audit, forty-five individuals employed by agencies within EOHED did not complete required cybersecurity awareness training.

Cash recognized for her contributions to helping the Auditor's Office accomplish its mission.

The audit also shows the court is improving its processes related to the collection and reconciliation of fees for appellant cases.

Recommendations in 2012 audit of MassHealth have been implemented.

Rosenthal and Birmingham were sworn in by Bump during a virtual ceremony held earlier today.