DiZoglio 'On the Record' on legislature transparency bill, audit fight (opens original article in a new tab)

Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio criticized a transparency bill passed by the House, calling it a 'dumpster fire' for undermining a voter-approved audit of the legislature and limiting judicial review.

• DiZoglio called the House transparency bill a 'dumpster fire' for limiting audit scope and judicial oversight.
• The bill applies public records laws to the governor's office but not lawmakers, giving the speaker control over audit access.
• DiZoglio plans to challenge the bill in court and push for a voter-approved audit despite legislative resistance.