Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell and State Auditor Diana DiZoglio are embroiled in a public dispute over the handling of a voter-mandated audit of the legislature. Campbell pushed back against accusations of political evasiveness from DiZoglio, stating that she is not going to be distracted by the auditor and is focused on addressing the dispute between the legislature and auditor without demonizing anyone. DiZoglio had previously called on Campbell to take legal action against state lawmakers who resisted her audit attempts.
Campbell explained that DiZoglio has not completed the necessary preliminary inquiry for the Attorney General to make a decision on the matter, and accused the auditor of unfairly blaming her for lack of transparency. In response, DiZoglio doubled down on her accusations, stating that Campbell is not supporting the law and the people’s will. The dispute escalated further with accusations regarding the MBTA Communities Act and allegations against Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria.
Despite the ongoing conflict, Campbell remains firm in her stance that DiZoglio’s claims are inaccurate and harmful to Massachusetts. The discord between the two officials has played out in public statements and social media exchanges. The situation continues to unfold as the auditor seeks legal action to move the voter-mandated audit forward, while the Attorney General emphasizes the importance of following due process.
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