Section 16. There shall be in the office of the state auditor a bureau of special investigations, headed by a director, who shall be appointed by the state auditor, and who shall be a person of ability and experience and shall devote his entire time to the duties of the office. Said auditor may appoint such other experts and officers as he deems necessary to carry out the work of the bureau. Employees of the bureau shall not be members of a collective bargaining unit. The director may expend, subject to appropriation, for legal, investigative, clerical and other assistance and expenses such sums as may be available therefor by the general court. Nothing in this section shall be construed as extending the audit authority of the auditor.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth
Chapter 11 - Department of the State Auditor
Section 1 - State Auditor; Supervision of Department; Bond and Salary; Income From Other Sources
Section 2 - First Deputy; Appointment and Removal; Duties; Bond
Section 5 - Deputies and Administrators; Appointment and Removal
Section 6 - Divisions; Appointments; Duties; Compensation; Tenure
Section 6a - Annual Personnel Report
Section 6b - Division of Local Mandates; Responsibilities and Powers
Section 12 - Audits; Access to Accounts; Production of Records; Response to Findings; Exceptions
Section 13 - Federally Funded Programs; Mutual Financial Audits; Agreements
Section 16 - Bureau of Special Investigations; Director; Duties