On March 27th, 2013, my office released an audit finding that the addresses of 119 sex offenders matched the address listed by a Child Care Provider.  While the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) has the best intention to fulfill its mission, this audit shows that more can be done to protect young children.
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AGA Boston serves professionals in the government financial management community by providing quality education, fostering professional development, and participating in local community projects for the New England area. In the past three years, the chapter has grown more than 50%, adding 116 members to reach its current total of 337.

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Strong government oversight can save money. Nine months after a critical report, the Weymouth Housing Authority has made improvements to their bottom line. Read more in the Patriot Ledger.

A report by my office has led to passage of new legislation dealing with hazardous dams. The Springfield Republican has a nice article and map of projects in Western Massachusetts.

Springfield Republican: Western Massachusetts communities to benefit from dam safety legislation

Investigators uncovered more than $1.3 million in welfare fraud over three months according to a quarterly progress report released by the State Auditor’s office today.

Boston Globe: Auditor’s team finds more than $1.3m in welfare fraud

Bump releases report on Bureau of Special Investigations cases

Boston, MA - In a quarterly progress report issued today, State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump said examiners with the office’s Bureau of Special Investigations (BSI) found evidence of $506,721 in fraudulently obtained public assistance benefits and services.

See the full press release.