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Audit Finds No Deficiencies in Spending of Federal CARES Act Funding by Greenfield Community College 

7/12/2021 Office of the State Auditor

Today’s audit is the first in a series that will examine state spending of COVID-19 federal funding.

Press Release

Enhanced Education and Promotion of Silent Call Feature Needed in State 911 System, Audit Shows 

6/30/2021 Office of the State Auditor

The silent call feature is used to communicate with individuals who are not able to speak because they are deaf or hard of hearing, or if it’s unsafe to speak.

Press Release

Northern Essex Community College Failed to Address Recommendations to Improve Tracking of Property, Audit Finds 

6/30/2021 Office of the State Auditor

A previous audit issued in 2016 found similar issues related to inventory tracking.

Press Release

Audit Provides Recommendations to Improve Safety and Care for Individuals with Disabilities 

6/29/2021 Office of the State Auditor

DDS stated that it has begun to institute new oversight policies and procedures to address the audit’s findings.

Press Release

State Auditor’s Office Releases Audit of Cape Cod Community College 

6/29/2021 Office of the State Auditor

Audit examined CCCC’s information system (IS) controls.

Press Release

Audit Calls on MassHealth to Enhance Measures to Prevent Unnecessary Financial Hardship in its Estate Recovery Process 

6/28/2021 Office of the State Auditor

MassHealth initiates policy reforms to address issues raised in audit.

Press Release

Audit Suggests Administrative Improvements at the Bureau of the State House’s Special Events Fund 

6/24/2021 Office of the State Auditor

In its response, BSH stated that it has begun to take steps to address the audit’s concerns.

News

Testimony of State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump on Legalized Sports Betting 

6/17/2021 Office of the State Auditor

Bump highlights the accountability mechanisms necessary to ensure integrity, security, and consumer protection in legalized sports betting.

Press Release

Audit Finds No Deficiencies at Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office, Offers Steps to Improve Case Management and Data Tracking 

6/17/2021 Office of the State Auditor

DA's current case management system, known as DAMION, is not well-suited to track and report on many aspects of the criminal justice system.

Press Release

Disabled Persons Protection Commission is Not Effectively Administering Investigations of Alleged Abuse, Audit Shows 

6/16/2021 Office of the State Auditor

Commission has not effectively addressed recommendations from previous audit.

Press Release

Audit Leads to Improvements in Game Integrity at Massachusetts State Lottery 

6/09/2021 Office of the State Auditor

Report pointed to deficiencies in criminal background record checks, reconciliation reports, as well as the process the Lottery was using to prevent family members of lottery employees from claiming winning tickets.

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Audit Shows Need for Tighter Controls over State Funds and Inventory at Brockton Area Multi-Services, Inc. 

6/01/2021 Office of the State Auditor

BAMSI was found to have charged more than $11,000 in non-reimbursable expenses to its state contracts and did not properly maintain an accurate inventory of assets.

Press Statement

Statement of State Auditor Suzanne Bump Regarding Election Plans 

5/25/2021 Office of the State Auditor

Bump announces she will not seek a fourth term.

Press Release

Audit Shows Questionable Use of State Funds at Berkshire County Arc, Inc. 

5/25/2021 Office of the State Auditor

Report identifies over $777,000 in unallowable expenses

News

Testimony of State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump on Accessibility and Funding for Elections 

5/19/2021 Office of the State Auditor

Bump voices support for "An Act relative to early voting cost reimbursements," filed by Representative Steve Ultrino and Senator Rebecca Rausch.