An Act to improve oversight of state government

This bill allows the Massachusetts State Auditor to access tax records held by the Department of Revenue to better oversee state programs and agencies. Specifically, it grants the auditor authority to review these records for audits related to child support enforcement, municipal tax receipts, public benefits, and tax expenditures. While the auditor can use this data to evaluate how well agencies perform their duties, the law strictly prohibits using the information to audit individual taxpayers. Additionally, all taxpayer identities and specific documents must remain confidential and cannot be included in any public reports.