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Massachusetts sheriffs repeatedly overspent budgets, violating state law, an inspector general report says.
A Massachusetts Inspector General report criticizes the state’s sheriff budget process as opaque and flawed, citing chronic overspending, inconsistent funding, and lack of oversight.
Sheriffs routinely exceeded budgets—by up to $162 million in fiscal 2025—relying on supplemental funds approved after the fact, a practice that violates state law.
The report highlights poor communication, outdated laws, and uneven spending across departments, urging stable, realistic budgets and limiting supplemental funding to rare emergencies.
The state’s use of 2026 funds to cover past deficits has worsened fiscal instability.
The Sheriffs Association acknowledged the findings and supports improved transparency and fiscal management.
Los sheriffs de Massachusetts repetidamente excedieron los presupuestos, violando la ley estatal, dice un informe del inspector general.