The state auditor of Massachusetts is an elected constitutional officer in the executive branch of the U.S. state of Massachusetts . Twenty-six individuals have occupied the office of state auditor since the office's creation in 1849. The incumbent is Diana DiZoglio , a Democrat .
7-552: Charles W. Endicott (October 28, 1822 – August 19, 1899) was an American attorney and politician who served as Auditor and Treasurer of Massachusetts, and was a member of both houses of the state legislature . Endicott was born in Canton, Massachusetts to Elijah Endicott and Cynthia (Childs) Endicott, and attended the local schools. He married Miriam Webb on September 30, 1845, and they had one child. He remarried to Augusta G. Dinsmore on October 2, 1848, and they had two children. He
14-555: Is elected by the people on Election Day in November to four-year terms, and takes office on the third Wednesday of the January following a general election. There is no limit to the number of terms a state auditor may hold. Institutionally speaking, the state auditor is thus completely independent of both the governor and General Court for the purpose of performing their official duties. These constitutional protections notwithstanding,
21-658: The Commonwealth, including programs and contractors of the foregoing entities, at least once in every three fiscal years. By virtue of this same mandate, the state auditor may also audit any city, town, or school district upon request of the governing body thereof or pursuant to a petition of the residents from the locality concerned. Aside from performance audits, the Office of the State Auditor also provides other assurance services to citizens and taxpayers alike. For instance,
28-649: The eligible citizens of the Commonwealth a successor to serve the balance of the prior auditor's term in office. If, however, the vacancy occurs while the General Court is not in session, then responsibility for appointing a successor falls to the governor . The appointment is not valid without the advice and consent of the Governor's Council . The state auditor conducts independent and objective performance audits of each department, office, commission, agency, authority, institution, court, county, and any other activity of
35-553: The state auditor may still be impeached for misconduct or maladministration by the House of Representatives and, if found guilty, removed from office by the Senate . Any person seeking election to the office of state auditor must meet the following requirements: In the event of a vacancy in the office of state auditor, the General Court is charged, if in session, with electing from among
42-428: The treasurer's office after his fifth term. Endicott had served five consecutive one year terms as treasurer and he was barred by term limits from running for re-election. Endicott died on August 20, 1899, after fainting in his home, with heatstroke being identified as a possible cause. At the time of his death, he was thought to be in good health. Auditor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts The state auditor
49-534: Was appointed a Norfolk County deputy sheriff in 1846. He read law , and was admitted to the bar in 1857. Endicott served in Canton as a town clerk, member of the school committee, and representative to both the House of Representatives (in 1851, 1857, and 1858), and the State Senate (in 1866 and 1867). In November 1875 Endicott was elected state treasurer for a term beginning in January 1876. Endicott retired from
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