Letter, Testimony • 9/21/2026
IG Shapiro opposes section 135A of House 5576, An Act Relative to Economic Development in the Commonwealth because it amends current law and requires DCR to offer leases to four rinks directly to three communities. While it may be appropriate in certain circumstances to offer municipalities a right of first refusal or a right to match lease proposals, it must be done in a fair and transparent manner with assurances that the facilities will be maintained appropriately.
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Testimony • 3/30/2026
IG Shapiro urged lawmakers to consider unintended consequences of House 5032 such as creating additional burdens on contractors who wish to bid on public contracts.
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Testimony • 3/14/2026
IG Shapiro detailed the OIG’s investigatory findings of MassDOT’s flawed service plaza procurement in testimony before the Senate Post Audit Committee.
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