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Audit of State Obesity Programs Finds Progress and Offers Recommendations

9/29/2014 Office of the State Auditor

State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump today released a performance audit of the various state programs and initiatives employed to combat childhood obesity.

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Bump Issues State Audit of Workers’ Compensation System

8/21/2014 Office of the State Auditor

State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump today released an audit of the Department of Industrial Accidents Workers’ Compensation System which has brought about changes to improve its insurance assessment review processes.

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Bump Issues State Audit of Berkshire County District Attorney’s Office

7/10/2014 Office of the State Auditor

An audit of the Berkshire County District Attorney’s Office (BCDA) identified needed improvement in its operations including the reconciliation and collection of forfeited funds and inventory processes for equipment and furniture.

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Bump Releases State Audit of Action Inc.

7/08/2014 Office of the State Auditor

State Auditor Suzanne Bump today released an audit of Action, Inc. found complete internal controls and compliance with the organization’s objectives and state obligations.

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Board of Registration in Medicine and Courts Improve Information Exchanges after State Audit

7/01/2014 Office of the State Auditor

Auditor Bump today announced that the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine has initiated new processes in conjunction with the Trial Court to better ensure information about physician criminal activity is collected and reported.

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Bump Releases State Audit of Bridgewater State University

6/10/2014 Office of the State Auditor

State Auditor Suzanne Bump today released an audit of Bridgewater State University (BSU) and identified deficiencies in the institution’s financial management.

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Bump Issues State Audit of Franklin Superior Court

6/03/2014 Office of the State Auditor

State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump today released an audit of the Franklin Superior Court which identified management deficiencies including the improper administration of monthly probation fees.

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Audit Finds Incomplete Records to Support Executive Bonuses at UMass Medical School

5/22/2014 Office of the State Auditor

The Office of the State Auditor today released an audit of the University of Massachusetts System (UMass) which found incomplete documentation to support more than $2.04 million in bonus payments at the UMass Medical School (UMMS).

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State Audit of Concord Housing Authority Saves Tenants $7,100

5/13/2014 Office of the State Auditor

State Auditor Suzanne Bump today released an audit of the Concord Housing Authority which found several management deficiencies.

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Audit: Springfield Nonprofit Charged State for $700,000 in Non-reimbursable Expenses

5/06/2014 Office of the State Auditor

The Office of the State Auditor today released an audit of the New England Farmworkers’ Council Inc. (NEFWC) which found a Springfield nonprofit used more than $700,000 in state funds for non-reimbursable expenses.

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Auditor Bump Releases Report on New Bedford Housing Authority

4/23/2014 Office of the State Auditor

State Auditor Suzanne Bump today released an audit of the New Bedford Housing Authority finding both a series of management deficiencies and some improvements at the agency.

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Bump Releases State Audit of Berkshire Community Action Council

4/17/2014 Office of the State Auditor

The audit found the BCAC charged the state for a $24,533 unallowable severance package paid to its former Executive Director.

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Dennis Housing Authority Shows Progress in Recent Audit

4/04/2014 Office of the State Auditor

The report found the agency has made improvements to its operation since its last audit in 2010, but some past issues have remained unresolved.

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Auditor Bump Calls For Improvements at DCF

3/26/2014 Office of the State Auditor

State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump today issued an audit of the Department of Children and Families’ foster care program.

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After Failing Three Years Ago, Office of State Auditor Passes National Review

3/20/2014 Office of the State Auditor

State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump today announced that her office has received the highest rating from the National State Auditors Association.