An Act requiring an audit to review the utilization of welfare benefits out-of-state
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires the Massachusetts State Auditor to conduct an annual audit of the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA). The audit will specifically examine how welfare benefits are used outside of the state. The goal is to ensure accountability and transparency in the distribution of these benefits.
Key provisions
- Annual audit of the Department of Transitional Assistance.
- Audit will focus on the utilization of welfare benefits out-of-state.
- The State Auditor will be responsible for reporting the findings of the audit.
- The audit is intended to promote accountability.
- The audit will be conducted by the Office of the State Auditor.
Who is affected
- Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA)
- Recipients of welfare benefits
- Taxpayers (through the cost of the audit)
Notable changes
- Establishes a regular audit process for out-of-state welfare benefit usage.
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Sponsors
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8 on record
Primary sponsor
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Cosponsors
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
David K. Muradian Jr.
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