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Portrait of Peter J. Scavotto

Scavotto, Peter J.

Assistant Comptroller for RiskIndependent & Quasi-public Agencies
  • Agency Independent & Quasi-public Agencies
  • Division Office of the Comptroller
  • Title Assistant Comptroller for Risk
  • Address One Ashburton Place, 9th Floor
    Boston, MA 2108
  • Phone 617-973-2450
  • Email peter.scavotto@mass.gov
  • Website www.macomptroller.org
  • Reports To Comptroller William McNamara

Official Record

  • Year Started Current Position 2019
  • Years in Current Position 8
  • Years in State Service 32
  • Job Description Protect state fiscal systems and resources by monitoring the accounting and payroll activity of 152 Commonwealth agencies. Provide enterprise system security, risk assessment and mitigation, internal control and audit coordination oversight and guidance.

Personal Information

Nothing on file.

Education & Career

  • Education
    • Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Dickinson College
    • Master of Public Administration, Suffolk University
  • Previous Employment
    • Chief Risk Officer, Office of the Comptroller
    • Finance Director, Statewide Telecommunications Board
    • Finance Director, State Parks, Department of Conservation and Recreation
    • Deputy Commissioner of A&F, Department of Environmental Management
  • Organizations
    • Association of Government Accountants (AGA)
    • Member, Intergovernmental Partnership Committee, AGA
    • Institute of Internal Auditors