Government Transparency

Audit Reports

Audits review how well Massachusetts state government is using our resources to meet our responsibilities to residents of the Commonwealth and recommend ways to improve performance, and reduce inefficiencies.

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Report waste and abuse

Combating Public Benefits Fraud

If you suspect that someone fraudulently receives public benefits provided by the Commonwealth such as MassHealth, state-sponsored childcare, or food and cash assistance – let the State Auditor's Bureau of Special Investigations know.

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Report public benefit fraud to the Office of the State Auditor

Complete Conflict of Interest law Education Requirements

File a complaint with the Ethics Commission

Local Mandate Determinations

If a local government thinks a state law or regulation creates an unfunded mandate on a municipality, it can seek a determination from the Office of the State Auditor (OSA).

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Request an unfunded mandate determination

Public Records Requests

Public records requests (PRR) are similar to Freedom of Information Act requests, but on a state and local level. Select the organization you want to make a PRR from. If you're looking for personal records, visit the organization's home page.

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Review of Proposals to Privatize State Services

The Office of the State Auditor reviews proposals from state agencies seeking to privatize state services to ensure they are in the best interest of Massachusetts taxpayers.

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Read privatization determinations

Report Unaccounted for State Property or Funds

Under Chapter 647 of the Acts of 1989, state agencies must immediately report to the Office of the State Auditor any lost, stolen, or unaccounted for state property or funds.

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Report lost, stolen, or unaccounted for state property or funds

Government Transparency

Audit Reports

Combating Public Benefits Fraud

Complete Conflict of Interest law Education Requirements

File a complaint with the Ethics Commission

Local Mandate Determinations

Public Records Requests

Review of Proposals to Privatize State Services

Report Unaccounted for State Property or Funds

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