News and Announcements

Audit found deficiencies in the way in which DFG safeguards license fees and other revenue

The announcement comes after an independent review by the National State Auditors Association

Audit shows state had not established Emergency Planning Committees in 53 cities and towns.

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.

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

Audit called on the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO) to improve its monitoring of vehicle usage and the inventory records of its fixed assets. The audit examined the period of July 1, 2016 through December 31, 2018.

Kunzier was recently sworn in by Bump during a ceremony at her State House office.

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

The audit was requested by Norfolk Sheriff Jerome P. McDermott to guide his transition when he was appointed by Governor Baker in December 2018

Nearly half of fraud cases identified by Bureau of Special Investigations in FY19 came through the Department of Transitional Assistance

The audit assessed what steps BCSC took in response to a 2014 audit that found problems in this area.

As part of a study released last year, Bump recommended the Commonwealth implement an electronic backpack system for foster care students to ensure schools have the information necessary to meet the educational needs of incoming students.

Audit found Dr. O'Connor improperly billed MassHealth for services that were actually provided by physical therapy assistants.

Auditor Bump notes that deficiencies could lead to inmate health issues worsening, jeopardize the physical or mental health of inmates upon their release, and expose DOC to legal risk.

Auditors found DTA had not tested incident response plans and had not fully assessed the IT vulnerabilities facing third-party vendors that have access to personally identifiable information