Massachusetts Auditor of the Commonwealth
| Massachusetts Auditor of the Commonwealth | |
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| General information | |
| Office Type: | Partisan |
| Office website: | Official Link |
| Compensation: | $140,607 |
| 2022 FY Budget: | $21,170,924 |
| Term limits: | None |
| Structure | |
| Length of term: | 4 years |
| Authority: | General Laws of Massachusetts, Part I, Title II, Chapter 11, Section 1 |
| Selection Method: | Elected |
| Current Officeholder | |
| Suzanne Bump | |
| Elections | |
| Next election: | November 8, 2022 |
| Last election: | November 6, 2018 |
| Other Massachusetts Executive Offices | |
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The Massachusetts State Auditor is a state executive position in the Massachusetts state government. The auditor's office is responsible for conducting financial, performance and technical audits of state programs, departments, agencies and other uses of public money.[1]
Current officeholder
The current officeholder Suzanne Bump, a Democrat who was elected in 2010 and re-elected in 2014 and 2018.[2]
Authority
The office of the state auditor is established by Part I, Title II, Chapter 11, Section 1 of the General Laws of Massachusetts:[3]
| There shall be a department to be known as the department of the state auditor under his supervision and control, organized as provided in this chapter. |
Qualifications
According to Article XVII of the Massachusetts Constitution, an executive officer of the commonwealth must "have been an inhabitant of this commonwealth five years next preceding his election or appointment."[4]
Elections
Massachusetts elects auditors in the midterm elections, that is, even years that are not presidential election years. For Massachusetts, 2018, 2022, 2026, and 2030 are all auditor election years.
2018
- See also: Massachusetts Auditor election, 2018
General election for Massachusetts Auditor of the Commonwealth
Incumbent Suzanne Bump defeated Helen Brady, Daniel Fishman, and Jed Stamas in the general election for Massachusetts Auditor of the Commonwealth on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Suzanne Bump (D) |
58.4
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1,606,518 |
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Helen Brady (R) |
29.1
|
801,583 | |
|
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Daniel Fishman (L) |
4.0
|
108,953 | |
|
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Jed Stamas (Green-Rainbow Party of Massachusetts) |
2.4
|
67,355 | |
| Other/Write-in votes |
6.1
|
168,256 | ||
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Total votes: 2,752,665 | |||
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Democratic primary for Massachusetts Auditor of the Commonwealth
Incumbent Suzanne Bump advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts Auditor of the Commonwealth on September 4, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
|
Suzanne Bump |
100.0
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518,875 |
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Total votes: 518,875 | |||
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Republican primary for Massachusetts Auditor of the Commonwealth
Helen Brady advanced from the Republican primary for Massachusetts Auditor of the Commonwealth on September 4, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Helen Brady |
100.0
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179,537 |
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Total votes: 179,537 | |||
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Libertarian primary for Massachusetts Auditor of the Commonwealth
Daniel Fishman advanced from the Libertarian primary for Massachusetts Auditor of the Commonwealth on September 4, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
|
Daniel Fishman |
100.0
|
1,619 |
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Total votes: 1,619 | |||
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2014
| Massachusetts Auditor, 2014 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Suzanne Bump Incumbent |
57.7% | 1,146,987 | |
| Republican | Patricia Saint Aubin | 38.1% | 757,213 | |
| Green | MK Merelice | 4.1% | 81,430 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.1% | 2,315 | |
| Total Votes | 1,987,945 | |||
| Election results via Massachusetts Secretary of State | ||||
Vacancy
If the office of the auditor becomes vacant during annual or special session of the general court, the public elects a successor, otherwise, "it shall be supplied by the governor by appointment, with the advice and consent of the council."[4]
Duties
The office of the auditor conducts financial, performance, and technical assessments of programs, departments, agencies, authorities, contracts, and vendors. While these audits and reports may uncover problems and issues, they also contain recommendations to improve accountability, efficiency, and transparency.[5]
Divisions
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State budget
- See also: Massachusetts state budget and finances
The Office of the State Auditor's budget for the 2022 fiscal year was $21,170,924.[6]
Compensation
Part I, Title II, Chapter 11, Section 1 sets out the compensation for the state auditor:[3]
| The state auditor shall receive a salary of $124,920 and an additional amount to be calculated by applying the adjustment percentage most recently ascertained by the governor pursuant to Article CXVIII of the Articles of Amendment to the Constitution to the preceding figure... |
2020
In 2020, the auditor received a salary of $140,607, according to the Council of State Governments.[7]
2019
In 2019, the auditor received a salary of $140,607, according to the Council of State Governments.[8]
2018
In 2018, the auditor received a salary of $140,607, according to the Council of State Governments.[9]
2017
In 2017, the auditor received a salary of $140,607, according to the Council of State Governments.[10]
2016
In 2016, the auditor received a salary of $134,952, according to the Council of State Governments.[11]
2015
In 2015, the auditor received a salary $134,952, according to the Council of State Governments.[12]
2014
In 2014, the state auditor was paid an estimated $137,425, according to the Council of State Governments.[13]
2013
In 2013, the state auditor was paid an estimated $137,425, according to the Council of State Governments.[14]
2010
In 2010, the state auditor was paid an estimated $138,117, according to the Council of State Governments.[15]
Historical officeholders
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Contact information
Office of the State Auditor, Executive Office
Room 230
State House
Boston, MA 02133
Phone: (617) 727-2075
Fax: (617) 727-3014
E-mail: auditor@sao.state.ma.us
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Massachusetts State Auditor, "About the Office of the State Auditor," accessed January 21, 2021
- ↑ Massachusetts State Auditor, "Suzanne M. Bump," accessed January 21, 2021
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, "Chapter 11: DEPARTMENT OF THE STATE AUDITOR," accessed January 21, 2021
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Massachusetts Legislature, "Constitution," accessed January 21, 2021
- ↑ Massachusetts Auditor, "About the State Auditors Office" accessed January 21, 2021
- ↑ Budget Summary, "Enacted Budget," accessed September 14, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2020," accessed January 21, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2019," accessed January 21, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2018," accessed January 21, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2017," accessed January 21, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2016," accessed January 21, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2015," accessed January 21, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed January 21, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Table 4.11 Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed January 21, 2021
- ↑ The Council of State Governments, "The Book of States 2010 Table 4.11," accessed January 21, 2021
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