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For the 4,907 retirements that took place during the audit, processing times for initial retirement payments ranged from 1 day to 1,064 days.

Bump's testimony addressed two matters, one concerning infrastructure support for rural communities, the other concerning oversight of the federal pandemic relief dollars.

Auditor Bump calls for “Rural Rescue Plan” that will increase Chapter 90 funding, create a public infrastructure agency, and enhance access to broadband

The audit urges MGC to consult with the Massachusetts Thoroughbred Breeders Association (MTBA) and the Department of Agricultural Resources (DAR) on significant challenges facing the horse racing industry.

Audit reviewed the processes and technology used by the gubernatorial Boards and Commissions Office (BCO)

Second audit in five years reveals the need for further corrective action at DPL

Auditor Bump testified before the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight in support of two bills which would strengthen the Auditor’s Office’s oversight of state agencies.

Legislation would give the Auditor’s Office necessary authority as it examines state spending of federal COVID-19 relief funding

Michael K. Leung-Tat will oversee the Office's legal affairs, as well as the agency’s Bureau of Special Investigations and Division of Local Mandates.

Majority of STCC’s spending was allocated to students for emergency financial aid to help cover expenses related to COVID-19.

Previous audit of MCLA found similar issues related to inventory tracking and purchase policies.

Award marks the second time Bump’s office has been recognized nationally for its police reform report

The State-owned Land PILOT Program provides reimbursement payments to municipalities for tax-exempt land owned by the Commonwealth.

In its response, CES stated that it will work with the state to better streamline the teacher licensing process.

Audit was performed in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) Boston office.