Diana DiZoglio
Coverage of Diana DiZoglio in the Nexus archive.
- House transparency bill is anything but
A House bill claiming to enhance transparency by allowing legislative audits limits the state auditor's access to 17 public record categories and prohibits judicial review if records are denied. The bill also establishes a legislative-controlled process for handling public records requests, contrasting with the governor’s office being made subject to existing records laws.
- How the House’s sausage-making put transparency groups in a tough spot
Transparency groups ACLU of Massachusetts, Common Cause, and Massachusetts Newspaper Publishers Association supported a bill addressing public records requirements for lawmakers but avoided commenting on its controversial provision limiting the state auditor's power to audit the Legislature. The bill, criticized by Auditor Diana DiZoglio, combined both issues, leading to confusion among observers and criticism from transparency advocates not consulted during its drafting.
- DiZoglio’s campaign to audit the Legislature is fueled by misinformation, political ambition, and personal attacks
The Massachusetts House passed legislation establishing a constitutionally viable financial audit of the Legislature and subjecting it and the governor’s office to public records law. Critics argue the campaign for the audit is driven by misinformation and political ambition, despite the bill being praised by transparency advocates and constitutional scholars.
- Shortsleeve would tie legislative funding to audit compliance
Republican Brian Shortsleeve threatened to veto $110 million in legislative funding unless lawmakers comply with an audit by Auditor Diana DiZoglio. The House passed a bill limiting the scope of the audit to administrative functions and blocking courts from resolving disputes. DiZoglio accused the Legislature of violating separation of powers by restricting the audit.
- Transparency fight escalates as House votes to limit its exposure to audit, public records requests
Massachusetts House Democrats passed a bill to limit the state auditor's power to audit the Legislature and control access to legislative records, drawing criticism from GOP lawmakers and transparency advocates. The bill, which passed 125-28 along party lines, faces opposition from Auditor Diana DiZoglio, who claims it undermines a 2024 voter-approved law. Senate Democrats have taken a different approach, releasing some documents while reserving the right to reject future requests.