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Published on November 3, 2022 - 15:24 GMT

Audit Identifies Necessary Improvements to the Department of Conservation and Recreation’s Internal Policies and Procedures

Boston — In an audit released today, State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump determined the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) did not have internal tracking, oversight or enforcement procedures in place to ensure its contractors complied with the …

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Published on November 2, 2022 - 17:35 GMT

Bureau of Special Investigations Identifies Over $13.5 Million in Public Benefit Fraud in FY22

Boston — Today, State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump released the final annual fraud report of her tenure. The Bureau of Special Investigations (BSI) identified $13,519,349.55 in public assistance fraud in fiscal year ending on June 30, 2022. The total identified …

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Published on October 13, 2022 - 15:15 GMT

Report Identifies Ways the State can aid Municipalities and Improve the Delivery of Critical Services in areas of Education, ...

Boston — A report released today by State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump examined the unfulfilled promises, in a variety of state laws, of state aid to municipal government. While applauding the new funding for new educational programs mandated by the Legislature …

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Published on September 27, 2022 - 15:53 GMT

Audit Calls on the Department of Veterans’ Services to Improve its Women Veterans’ Network

Boston — In an audit released today, State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump criticizes the Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) for lacking policies and procedures to ensure it is identifying and serving women veterans through its Women Veterans’ Network (WVN) …

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Published on September 15, 2022 - 15:21 GMT

Auditor Bump Determines Net State Tax Revenue Exceeds Allowable State Tax Revenue

Boston — Today State Auditor Suzanne Bump announced that her office has completed its review of the report of net tax revenues and allowable state tax revenues for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, as prepared by the Commissioner of Revenue. She has …

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Published on September 6, 2022 - 15:13 GMT

Audit Calls for Massachusetts School Building Authority to Document Policies and Procedures Utilized to Prioritize Statements of ...

Boston — Today, State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump released an audit of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) which reviewed the processes by which grants are made to school districts though the Core Program and Accelerated Repair Program. It found …

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Published on September 2, 2022 - 17:19 GMT

Jeffrey Shapiro Appointed New Inspector General

BOSTON — Governor Charlie Baker, Attorney General Maura Healey and Auditor Suzanne Bump today announced the appointment of Jeffrey Shapiro to serve as the next Inspector General. Shapiro is an attorney who currently serves as the Commonwealth’s First …

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Published on July 21, 2022 - 14:42 GMT

Audit Recommends Juvenile Court Department Improve Administrative Practices, Data Tracking

BOSTON — Today the Office of State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump released an audit of the Juvenile Court Department (JCD) in which the time period of November 5, 2018 through March 15, 2020 was reviewed. The intended scope was to examine the JCD’s pretrial …

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Published on June 30, 2022 - 18:34 GMT

Audit Provides Recommendations to Massachusetts Department of Transportation Aeronautics Division Based on a Failure to Meet ...

BOSTON — In an audit of Massachusetts Department of Transportation Aeronautics Division, the Office of State Auditor (OSA) found the Aeronautics Division failed to meet a number of administrative requirements. The audit found the Aeronautics Division does …

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Published on June 30, 2022 - 15:25 GMT

Audit Recommends Massachusetts Office of International Trade and Investment Improve Administrative Practices to Better Serve Small ...

BOSTON — Today the Office of State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump released an audit of the Massachusetts Office of International Trade and Investment (MOITI), which found that MOITI’s process for collecting and recording information about small businesses in …

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Published on June 29, 2022 - 14:43 GMT

Audit Advises MassHealth to Ensure Accountable Care Organizations Submit their Budget Proposals for Delivery System Reform ...

BOSTON — In an audit released today of the Massachusetts Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) Program under MassHealth, the Office of State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump (OSA) found that MassHealth did not ensure accountable care organizations (ACO) …

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Published on June 28, 2022 - 16:37 GMT

Audit Advises Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association Ensure Consistency of Inmate Reports

BOSTON — In an audit released today, State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump called on the Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association (MSA) to improve guidance to sheriff’s offices ensuring that all “Total Operational Spending per Inmate” reports are completed as …

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Published on June 27, 2022 - 15:35 GMT

Audit Advises Massachusetts Department of Higher Education to Ensure All Employees Receive Cyber Security Awareness Training

BOSTON — Today the Office of State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump (OSA) released an audit of the Department of Higher Education (DHE), which identified that DHE did not ensure all employees responsible for managing and administering Governor’s Emergency Education …

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Published on June 24, 2022 - 15:16 GMT

Audit Identifies Necessary Improvements at Hampden County Probate and Family Court Register’s Office

BOSTON — The Office of State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump today released a transition audit of the Hampden County Probate and Family Court Register’s Office (HCPFC), which highlights necessary improvements to the office’s internal control plan as well as not …

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Published on June 16, 2022 - 13:51 GMT

Audit Finds Massachusetts Cultural Council’s Dedicated $1,456,000 COVID-19 Relief Funds Issued Without Verification

BOSTON — In an audit of the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC), the Office of State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump (OSA) found that MCC did not verify artists’ eligibility prior to issuing grants totaling $1,456,000 from MCC’s COVID-19 pandemic relief funding. …

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Published on June 14, 2022 - 15:32 GMT

Audit Advises Bridgewater State University Require Employees to Complete Cybersecurity Training

BOSTON — In an audit of Bridgewater State University (BSU), the Office of State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump (OSA) found that the university properly administered federally provided COVID-19 relief dollars, but did not ensure all employees complete …

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Published on June 13, 2022 - 14:38 GMT

Audit Finds Bunker Hill Community College Did Not Properly Report Distributed COVID-19 Dollars, Failed to Implement an Enterprise-...

BOSTON — In an audit of Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) the Office of State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump (OSA) found BHCC did not accurately record and report all federal COVID-19 pandemic related institutional funding. The audit specifically identified …

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Published on June 2, 2022 - 15:14 GMT

Audit Advises Massachusetts District Attorneys Association (MDAA) Require Employees to Complete Cybersecurity Awareness Training

Boston — In an audit of the Massachusetts District Attorney’s Association (MDAA), the Office of State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump (OSA) found that MDAA did not ensure employees received cybersecurity awareness training. The audit, which reviewed the period of …

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Published on May 31, 2022 - 15:04 GMT

Audit Advises Middlesex Community College Require Employees to Complete Cybersecurity Training

BOSTON — In an audit of Middlesex Community College (MCC), the Office of State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump (OSA) found that the college properly administered federally provided COVID-19 relief dollars, but did not ensure users who have access to the financial …

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Published on May 26, 2022 - 15:18 GMT

Auditor Calls on Dental Practices to Repay Over 4.5 Million to MassHealth

Boston — Today the Office of State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump released audits identifying two dental providers charging MassHealth for services with inadequate documentation to support these claims. The charges issued to MassHealth with inadequate …

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