auditor investigating legislature in Massachusetts. how did we get there?

Massachusetts’ State Auditor has asked the state Attorney General for permission to take the Legislature to court. Why? ” in an effort to get the two branches to open up their finances and divulge details on active and pending legislation, processes for appointing committees, adoption and suspension of rules, and policies and procedures of the Massachusetts General Court.”

Boston Herald | State auditor’s threat against Massachusetts legislature ‘rare,’ Andrea Campbell says