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File a confidential report if you suspect fraud, waste, or abuse of public resources.

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Learn about public procurement, fraud prevention, and good governance.

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Ensure open and fair competition for public contracts.

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1167

Procurement Technical Support inquiries in 2025

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2370

Fraud Hotline reports in 2025

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2048

OIG Academy Students in 2025

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Education and Training

OIG Academy Course Offerings

Our classes are open to individuals interested in learning about the Commonwealth’s public procurement laws and best practices in preventing and detecting fraud, waste, and abuse of public funds.

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ABOUT THE OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL

Promoting Good Governance, Best Practices, and Accountability

We are an independent, nonpartisan oversight agency mandated to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse of public resources at the state and municipal levels across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. We serve the residents of Massachusetts, state and local governments, and those who work with the government.

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