Massachusetts
Legislature
Type of Legislature The Massachusetts General Court is a full-time, bicameral legislature. House of Representatives: 160 members | 2-year terms…
Committee Oversight Authority
"Oaths administered by committee members "Section 27. Senators and representatives, acting as members of a committee of the general court,…
Standing Committees Focused on Oversight
House Committee on Post Audit and Oversight Website Membership, bills in committee, and meeting schedule available on website. Purpose/Jurisdiction "It…
Committees with Jurisdictional Oversight Authority
Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet, and Cybersecurity Website Membership; bills in committee; and meeting schedule and webcasts…
Fiscal Committees
House Committee on Federal Stimulus and Census Oversight Website Membership, bills in committee, and hearings schedule available on website. Purpose/Jurisdiction…
Oversight Partners
Office of the Comptroller Website Mission Statement "We oversee the Commonwealth’s financial systems, promoting integrity, mitigating risk, and providing accurate…
Fiscal Data
Executive Office for Administration and Finance Budget, investment plan, capital finance, and more available on website General Court Budget Shows…
Oversight in the News
Mass. auditor says state needs to improve tracking of elder abuse claims (Connecticut Public Radio, 4/28/2023) A report by the Massachusetts…