News and Announcements

The Women Veterans’ Network had only identified approximately 6% of the approximately 25,000 women veterans living in Massachusetts.

Net state tax revenues for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 are above the allowable state tax revenues by the amount of $2,941,499,731.

The audit recommends that MSBA develop written policies and procedures for staff members to follow when evaluating and prioritizing applications submitted by school districts, in an effort to enhance transparency of decision making.

The audit faulted Berkshire Community College (BCC) for maintaining inadequate documentation for some of its funding.

The audit recommends that JCD require its courts use alternative diversion data forms and document the use of restraints during court proceedings in a master log to address these issues.

The audit suggests that the Aeronautics Division develop and implement both a BCP and ICP.

MOITI, established by Section 13K of Chapter 23A of the Massachusetts General Laws, is an agency overseen by the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development (EOHED) and is part of EOHED’s Massachusetts Marketing Partnership.

The audit recommends MassHealth establish monitoring activities to ensure budget proposals are submitted prior to the budget period.

Audit encourages MSA to establish procedures and policies for the coordination and standardization of services and programs at the sheriff’s offices.

The audit recommends that DHE develop internal controls to ensure that all employees complete the required training annually.

The audit found that from a sample of 60 active guardian case files, 47 guardians did not submit the required documentation.

Audit recommends MCC establish policies and procedures to ensure all eligibility requirements are met prior to awarding grants from its COVID-19 pandemic relief funding.

The audit recommended BSU implement policies and procedures requiring personnel to complete annual cybersecurity awareness training

The audit recommends BHCC train relevant staff tasked with administering federal funds on the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Uniform Guidance as well as establish an OMB-compliant identification within the accounting system.