State of Massachusetts, Office of the State Auditor

A review of the work conducted by State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump's Medicaid Audit Unit over the past year. It highlights audits released, audits in progress, and the impact of the Unit's work.

The audit noted deficiencies in the way in which DFG safeguards license fees and other revenue it takes in, and in its information technology controls. The audit examined the period of July 1, 2016 through December 31, 2018.

Audit calls on MassVentures (MV), a quasi-public corporation that provides financial assistance to startup companies in Massachusetts, to develop a strategic plan and improve oversight of employment survey data. The audit examined the period of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019.

The audit found QCC could not substantiate that required criminal background checks were performed on some students participating in its Early Childhood Education (ECE) program. The audit examined examined July 1, 2017 through March 31, 2019.

This audit examined MWCC's activities related to the training and screening of students enrolled in its early childhood education programs and covered the period of July 1, 2016 through December 31, 2018.

Our audit, which examined the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019, found CDCCL is effectively ensuring that individuals who receive subsidized childcare from the state are meeting eligibility requirements and that their eligibility information is documented.

Audit calls on the Board of Registration in Medicine (BORIM) to formalize its relationship with Physician Health Services (PHS), the commonwealth’s physician health program (PHP) provider. The audit examined the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018.

Audit found it was using funds exclusively for the benefit of the college but could improve its internal controls over financial management. The audit examined the period of July 1, 2017 through June 31, 2019.

Audit found that a failure to meet quorum levels resulted in BRHIS cancelling six out of eight required quarterly meetings during the two-year audit period (July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019).

Audit found that the lack of an effective system for tracking time and attendance as well as historically lax management leave the agency open to abuse. Audit examined the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018.