Bill > H9

This bill proposes several amendments to existing Massachusetts state law, primarily focusing on expanding oversight capabilities in transportation and environmental domains. Specifically, the bill increases the number of divisions within a government entity from five to seven by adding two new divisions: the division of transportation reviews and the division of environmental audits. Additionally, the bill modifies the audit requirements for a transportation authority, mandating that the state auditor conduct audits every two years (or more frequently if deemed necessary) and submit reports to the directors, governor, and general court. The bill also grants the state auditor broader investigative powers, allowing them to request information from various state departments and agencies, and permits the auditor to hire specialized staff for audit purposes without being constrained by standard public employment rules. The commonwealth will be reimbursed by the transportation authority for the cost of these audits, ensuring that the oversight process is financially sustainable.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H9