State of Massachusetts, Office of the State Auditor

The audit showed that the inadequacy and unreliability of DPL’s data meant that neither the agency nor the Auditor's Office could determine how many professionals were licensed without undergoing required background checks. The audit examined the period of July 1, 2017 through March 31, 2020.

This audit, which is statutorily required under Chapter 555 of the Acts of 1986, examines the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.

The audit examined whether the Office of the Governor filled all vacant seats on the Commonwealth’s active boards and commissions as prescribed by state laws, regulations, or executive orders during the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2020.

MGC administers both self-voluntary and non-voluntary gambling exclusion lists which prohibit individuals from gaming activities in the state. Although the audit, which examined July 1, 2018 through March 31, 2020, found no deficiencies in these areas, it highlighted the need for MGC to improve...

This audit examined if MTRS ensured that members received their first pension payments within established timeframes and promptly identified deceased retirees and beneficiaries and subsequently adjusted or terminated benefit payments accurately in accordance with state laws. The audit examined the...

The audit examined the Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s (MassDOT’s) Millbury roadway reconstruction and related work for the period September 3, 2015 through June 30, 2020.

The audit shows that Roxbury Community College (RCC) is still in the process of implementing previous recommendations by the office to improve the management of the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center (RLTAC). The audit examined the period of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019.

A review of the Attorney General’s Office’s (AGO) information technology (IT) security practices showed that not all AGO employees were offered or required to take cybersecurity awareness training during a portion of the audit period. The audit examined the period of July 1, 2018 through July 31...

The Office of the Inspector General is an independent agency that prevents and detects abuse of public funds and promotes transparency in state government. Our audit found the office was conducting cybersecurity awareness training for its staff as required by the state.

The audit examined the Office of the Commissioner of Probation’s oversight of its electronic monitoring program for probationers and access to juvenile probation records by police. Although the audit found no deficiencies in these systems, it did identify areas where OCP could improve information...