Independent institutions that check this jurisdiction's own power — audit, ombudsman, inspector general, civilian review, ethics, and grand-jury bodies established by statute.
The Massachusetts State Auditor is independently elected statewide to a four-year term. The office audits all state agencies, state authorities, and entities receiving state funds. As an elected...
Read scorecard → 02 Inspector GeneralThe Massachusetts Inspector General is appointed by the Inspector General Council (a three-member body: the Attorney General, the Auditor, and a gubernatorial appointee) to a five-year term. The...
Read scorecard → 03 Ethics CommissionThe Massachusetts State Ethics Commission enforces the conflict of interest and financial disclosure laws for all state and municipal employees and officials. Five members are appointed by the...
Read scorecard → 04 Civilian ReviewThe Massachusetts POST Commission is a nine-member civilian-majority body created by the landmark 2020 police reform law (Acts of 2020, Ch. 253, codified at M.G.L. Ch. 6E). Three members are...
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