Audit
Massachusetts Office of the State Auditor
OSA-MA
73/100
Summary
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 constitutional officer, the Auditor is highly independent from the executive branch.
Independence Scorecard
73/100
Moderate
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Mixed (multi-branch) |
|---|---|
| Term length | 4 years |
| Removal standard | Impeachment only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 11 — Department of the State Auditor
- Citation
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 11, §§ 1-20
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
State agencies, state authorities, and entities receiving state funds