An auditor who’s pledged to shed light on the inner workings of the state Legislature would receive by far the smallest funding increase of all constitutional offices in Gov. Maura Healey’s proposed fiscal 2025 budget. Is there a message there?
Given the soaring prices of goods and services across virtually every aspect of our economy, those equipped with a heightened understanding of how our financial system works stand the best chance of avoiding costly money mistakes.
State Auditor Diana DiZoglio Wednesday released her first annual fraud report, pointing out $12.3 million in public assistance fraud through last June and other findings. DiZoglio’s office of Bureau of Special Investigations annual report summarizes investigations of fraud, abuse and illegal acts involving public assistance benefits throughout the state. This year, the bureau completed 5,100 […]
BOSTON — A proposal seeking to force an audit of the state Legislature is inching toward the 2024 ballot, with backers of the plan clearing a major hurdle this week