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Audit Determines MassHealth Making Progress to Implement New Payment Methods Mandated by Healthcare Law

2/18/2016 Office of the State Auditor

Auditor Suzanne M. Bump today released the results of the first audit of state agency activity under Chapter 224 of the Acts of 2012, the Commonwealth’s healthcare cost containment legislation.

Press Statement

Auditor Bump Statement on New Charter School Campaign

2/12/2016 Office of the State Auditor

Auditor Suzanne Bump today released the following statement related to the recently launched charter school campaign:

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Auditor Bump Commends Cataldo for Implementing Changes, Urges More Improvements Needed

2/12/2016 Office of the State Auditor

Auditor Suzanne M. Bump today issued an audit that found that MassHealth contractor Cataldo Ambulance Services improved its annual criminal offender record information (CORI) background check process for their drivers as a result of a 2014 audit.

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Auditor Bump Appoints George DiTomassi to Serve on Inspector General Council

2/11/2016 Office of the State Auditor

On February 4, 2016, State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump appointed George DiTomassi, Jr. as a member of the Inspector General Council. The ceremony took place in Bump’s State House office.

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Audit Raises Concerns about State House Inventory Process

2/04/2016 Office of the State Auditor

Auditor Suzanne M. Bump today released the results of an audit conducted by her office, which found that the Bureau of the State House (BSH) had not properly appraised or recorded 20 works of art donated to or acquired by the agency since July 2001.

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State Auditor’s Office Identified Record $13.7 Million in Public Assistance Fraud

2/03/2016 Office of the State Auditor

State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump today released the annual report for her office’s Bureau of Special Investigations (BSI), which identified a record $13.7 million in public assistance benefits fraud in Fiscal Year 2015.

Speech

Auditor Bump Highlights OSA Return on Investment in Budget Testimony

2/02/2016 Office of the State Auditor

State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump today testified before the Joint Committee on Ways and Means, where she highlighted the return on investment of her office’s work.

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Bump: OSA Work Has Significant Return on Investment

2/02/2016 Office of the State Auditor

State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump today testified before the Joint Committee on Ways and Means, where she highlighted the return on investment of her office’s work.

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Audit Finds Disparities in Administration of Probation Supervision Fees in Massachusetts Courts

1/13/2016 Office of the State Auditor

An audit released today by the Office of the State Auditor found inconsistent administration of probation fees and enforcement of community service requirements across the Massachusetts Trial Court.

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Auditor Bump Commends Criterion Child Enrichment for Accountability and Efficiency

12/22/2015 Office of the State Auditor

State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump today released the results of a performance audit of Criterion Child Enrichment Inc. (CCEI).

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Transition Audit Finds Some Improvements Needed at Office of the State Treasurer

12/17/2015 Office of the State Auditor

State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump today released an audit, requested by Treasurer Deborah Goldberg, intended to identify how the Office of the State Treasurer can improve under the new Treasurer’s leadership.

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Auditor: MassDOT Could Have Spared Excessive Delays, Saved as Much as $2.6 Million on Gloucester Bridge Rehabilitation Project

12/01/2015 Office of the State Auditor

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) could have avoided excessive, multi-year delays and saved as much as $2.6 million on the rehabilitation of the A. Piatt Andrew Bridge in Gloucester, according to an audit released today.

Press Statement

Auditor Bump Commends DHCD for Implementation of Report Recommendation

11/18/2015 Office of the State Auditor

Auditor Suzanne M. Bump released the following statement on changes made at DHCD.

Press Statement

Bump: New DCF Intake Policies Long-Overdue

11/18/2015 Office of the State Auditor

Auditor Suzanne M. Bump released the following statement on changes to the intake policy at the Department of Children and Families.

Speech

Remarks of State Auditor Suzanne Bump Before Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse on Opioid Legislation

11/16/2015 Office of the State Auditor

Auditor Suzanne M. Bump testifies on Governor Baker's opioid bill - HB3817.