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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.

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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.