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Auditor Bump Calls for Holistic Approach to Meeting Municipal Water Infrastructure Needs

1/17/2017 Office of the State Auditor

In a study released today, Auditor Bump called on state and local leaders to collaborate on a holistic approach to meeting the Commonwealth’s water infrastructure needs.

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Audit Recommends Improvements to Compensation, Recordkeeping, Maintenance Policies at Carver Housing Authority

1/10/2017 Office of the State Auditor

Auditor Suzanne M. Bump today released an audit of the Carver Housing Authority (CHA), which found inadequate documentation of compensation for its former executive director, as well as deficiencies in it practices regarding unit inspections

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Audit of Secretary of the Commonwealth Suggests Clarification Relative to Works of Art and Historic Treasures

1/05/2017 Office of the State Auditor

Auditor Suzanne M. Bump today released an audit of the Secretary of the Commonwealth (SOC), which reviewed the State Archives, the Corporations Division, and the six of the thirteen Registry of Deed’s which report to the SOC.

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Auditor’s Office Highlights 35 Years of Protecting Municipalities

12/20/2016 Office of the State Auditor

Auditor Suzanne M. Bump today released a report highlighting the 35-year history of her office’s Division of Local Mandates (DLM), which analyzes the cost impacts of state laws, rules, and regulations on local governments.

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Audit Finds Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association Falling Short of Transparency Requirements

12/07/2016 Office of the State Auditor

An audit of the Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association (MSA), released today by Auditor Suzanne M. Bump, found that the Association was not meeting statutorily required transparency and reporting requirements.

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Audit Finds MBTA Not Collecting or Reconciling Outstanding Balances

11/22/2016 Office of the State Auditor

An audit of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) found that the entity has left long overdue accounts receivable balances on their books without collecting them or writing them off.

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Audit Finds Massachusetts Gaming Commission Not Ensuring Casino Workforce Development Requirements Met

11/21/2016 Office of the State Auditor

An audit of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), released today by Auditor Suzanne M. Bump, found that it did not ensure that Plainridge Park Casino reached its workforce development goals.

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Auditor Bump Focuses Efforts to Strengthen Public Benefits Programs

11/15/2016 Office of the State Auditor

State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump today announced an initiative to build on her office’s efforts to strengthen the Massachusetts social safety net.

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Bump Recommends Steps to Address Weaknesses in North Shore Community College's Inventory Processes

11/08/2016 Office of the State Auditor

Auditor Suzanne M. Bump today released an audit which recommends that North Shore Community College (NSCC) take steps to improve its inventory and loss reporting processes.

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Bump Calls for Action at Chelsea Soldiers' Home

10/28/2016 Office of the State Auditor

Auditor Suzanne M. Bump today released an audit which identified safety and sanitation issues throughout living, eating, and medical facilities, as well as operational issues with equipment at the Soldiers Home in Massachusetts-Chelsea (SHC).

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Audit Finds East Longmeadow Non-profit Inappropriately Charged State for Expenses

10/20/2016 Office of the State Auditor

State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump today released the results of an audit of Aditus Inc., a non-profit human-service agency in East Longmeadow.

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Audit Finds Parole Board Not Properly Administering Collection of Supervision Fees

10/19/2016 Office of the State Auditor

State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump today released the results of an audit of the Massachusetts Parole Board, which found that the board did not properly administer and collect parole supervision fees, perform supervision-level reassessments.

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Audit Finds Police Officers Moving to Massachusetts Did Not Receive Orientation Training on State Laws within the Required Timeframe

10/17/2016 Office of the State Auditor

State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump today released the results of an audit of the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC).

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Auditor Bump Appoints Timothy Foley to Serve on Health Policy Commission

10/13/2016 Office of the State Auditor

On October 12, 2016, State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump appointed Timothy Foley to serve on the Health Policy Commission (HPC).

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Audit Finds Significant Expenditure, Rent Assessment, Documentation Issues at Wareham Housing Authority

10/12/2016 Office of the State Auditor

Auditor Suzanne M. Bump today released an audit of the Wareham Housing Authority, which found significant issues with its expenditures, rent assessment, and documentation practices.