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Testimony of State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump to the Joint Committee on Ways and Means for FY 2020 Budget Priorities 

3/05/2019 Office of the State Auditor

Bump highlighted her agency’s budget priorities for the coming fiscal year, as well as ways her office, over the past twelve months, has made government work better for the residents of the Commonwealth.

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Auditor Bump Commemorates Former Massachusetts Governor Oliver Ames  

2/27/2019 Office of the State Auditor

State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump, along with members of the Ames family, unveiled a restored portrait of former Governor Oliver Ames at a ceremony in the State House.

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Auditor Bump Appoints Barbara Blakeney of Waltham to Serve on Massachusetts Health Policy Commission 

2/15/2019 Office of the State Auditor

Blakeney was sworn in on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 and is filling the seat on the Commission held previously by Dr. Wendy Everett.

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Audit Calls for Enhanced Enforcement of State Requirements that Promote Diversity in State Government Employment 

2/14/2019 Office of the State Auditor

Human Resources Division’s failure to effectively collect plans and progress reports provides inadequate assurance that executive branch agencies are meeting diversity benchmarks

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Audit Leads to Improvements and Financial Accountability at Bristol County Sheriff’s Office 

2/13/2019 Office of the State Auditor

Audit calls on the BCSO to ensure reimbursements for housing federal immigration detainees are properly remitted and reported to the state.

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Audit Calls for Improved Inspections of Gasoline Pumps, Grocery Scales in Small Massachusetts Communities 

1/31/2019 Office of the State Auditor

Audit found the Division of Standard’s failure to inspect devices could lead to inaccurate payments.

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Audit Survey Indicates Some Law Enforcement and Other Groups are Satisfied with State Police Fusion Center Operations 

1/18/2019 Office of the State Auditor

Fusion Center is responsible for collection, analysis, and distribution of public safety information

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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.

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Remarks of State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump at her 2018 Inauguration Ceremony 

1/16/2019 Office of the State Auditor

As she was sworn in for her third term as State Auditor, Bump highlighted the role her office plays to make government work better.

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Audit Provides Recommendations for Improvement at Berkshire County District Attorney’s Office 

1/14/2019 Office of the State Auditor

Transition audits highlights areas in need of improvement for the new District Attorney.

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Massachusetts Communities to be Reimbursed Over $1.1 million for 2018 Mandated Early Voting Expenses 

1/10/2019 Office of the State Auditor

Reimbursements follow a 2017 mandate determination by Bump's office.

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Auditor Bump Appoints Bora Chiemruom of Tyngsborough to Serve on Asian American Commission 

1/09/2019 Office of the State Auditor

Chiemruom was sworn in by Treasurer Deborah Goldberg at the State House on January 9, 2019.

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Audit Calls for Enhanced Oversight of State Human Service Contract Spending 

12/19/2018 Office of the State Auditor

Audit encourages the Operational Services Division to establish policies and procedures for conducting desk reviews of contractor financial documents.

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Auditor Bump Asks Municipalities to Report Early Voting Spending 

12/11/2018 Office of the State Auditor

Responses requested by December 18, 2018

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In Response to Audit, Northwestern DA’s Office Aims to Expand Data Collection for Juvenile Diversion Program 

11/29/2018 Office of the State Auditor

Audit encourages data collection and analysis to guide program improvements.