A ballot question in the upcoming November 2024 election in Massachusetts asks voters whether the Office of the State Auditor should have the authority to audit the legislature. Auditor Diana DiZoglio, who campaigned on this issue, argues it will bring transparency and accountability to a body often criticized for lack of transparency.
Under current law, the auditor’s office has authority over all departments, offices, commissions, institutions and activities of the commonwealth; Question 1 explicitly adds the legislature to the list.What began as a campaign promise central to Diana DiZoglio’s election as Massachusetts auditor in 2022, has led to a ballot question in the November 2024 election.
Under current law, the auditor’s office has authority over all departments, offices, commissions, institutions and activities of the Commonwealth. Question 1 explicitly adds the legislature to the list. Kwani Lunis sits down with NBC10 Boston Political Commentator Sue O’Connell to explore and analyze the key ballot questions that Massachusetts voters will face on November 5th. Follow NBC10 Boston: https://instagram.com/nbc10boston https://tiktok.com/@nbc10boston https://facebook.com/NBC10Boston https://twitter.com/NBC10Boston
But those in favor of expanding the auditor’s authority believe Massachusetts taxpayers deserve more. Even before the question was put on the ballot, legal experts have debated whether the auditor’s office has the constitutional authority to audit the legislature.“The auditor seems to believe that the three branches have sort of a very equal give and take relationship that they just do not,” Duquette said. “She is selling this as if it would only clarify authority that she already has, constitutionally and statutorily. And unfortunately, she's very wrong on both counts.
According to the cSPA analysis, even if Question 1 passes, “legislators will have a lot of leverage to resist investigations. They might drag their feet, refuse to comply, or use their budgetary power to handcuff or even defund the auditor's office. If that happens, the fight may shift to the courts, where the outcome is hard to predict.”
Massachusetts Audit Legislature Transparency Accountability
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Question 2: What to know about the proposal to remove the MCAS graduation requirementMassachusetts voters will decide whether to do away with the standardized testing graduation requirement for students
Read more »
Question 2: What to know about the proposal to remove the MCAS graduation requirementMassachusetts voters will decide whether to do away with the standardized testing graduation requirement for students
Read more »
Question 2: What to know about the proposal to remove the MCAS graduation requirementMassachusetts voters will decide whether to do away with the standardized testing graduation requirement for students
Read more »
Question 2: What to know about the proposal to remove the MCAS graduation requirementMassachusetts voters will decide whether to do away with the standardized testing graduation requirement for students
Read more »
Question 2: What to know about the proposal to remove the MCAS graduation requirementMassachusetts voters will decide whether to do away with the standardized testing graduation requirement for students
Read more »
Question 2: What to know about the proposal to remove the MCAS graduation requirementMassachusetts voters will decide whether to do away with the standardized testing graduation requirement for students
Read more »