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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.

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Audit Calls for Improvement in Board Oversight at Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy

11/19/2018 Office of the State Auditor

Audit conducted at the request of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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Audit Calls on Norfolk DA to Better Track Success of its Diversion Program

10/24/2018 Office of the State Auditor

Audit found Norfolk DA was collecting data on its Diversion Program, but was not using it to assess program performance.

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In Response to Audit Plymouth District Attorney Taking Steps to Improve Diversion Program

10/11/2018 Office of the State Auditor

Audit encourages Plymouth DA to track data related to Diversion Program to assess its success

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Audit Leads to Improved Reporting of Instances of Elder Abuse

10/09/2018 Office of the State Auditor

Audit found seven instances of serious abuse or neglect of seniors not reported to district attorneys

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Audit Recommends Ways Bristol District Attorney’s Office Can Better Measure Success of Juvenile Diversion Program

10/01/2018 Office of the State Auditor

Audit encourages Bristol District Attorney's Office to do more to collect and track data related to its Juvenile Diversion Program.

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Audit Offers Recommendations to Reduce Risk of Construction Delays and Cost Overruns at MBTA

9/28/2018 Office of the State Auditor

Audit examines the MBTA's progress toward addressing issues identified by an external auditor in 2011. The audit examined the period of July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2016.

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Hampden County District Attorney Not Effectively Assessing Juvenile Diversion Program

9/13/2018 Office of the State Auditor

Audit calls for an improved process to evaluate the effectiveness of its Juvenile Diversion Program.