Advisory • 8/10/2026
Many organizations incorporate data-driven approaches to support such efforts. These approaches can be simple, like using spreadsheet software to track invoices and spending, or more complex, like incorporating generative artificial intelligence tools for constituent services. Using data can help an organization operate more efficiently
and effectively, but the data itself needs to be managed and treated as a formal asset.
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Letter • 8/5/2026
IG Shapiro urges Gov. Healey to veto legislation that would allow the Commonwealth to lease Pilgrim Memorial Park to the Town of Plymouth because the bill is too ambiguous about who is responsible for capital improvements and maintenance among other issues.
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Press Release • 8/4/2026
The investigation, prompted by a tip to the OIG’s fraud hotline, revealed not only that the former DPW Director failed to follow basic public procurement and fiscal management practices, which resulted in the misuse and waste of public funds, but also the former Town Administrator failed to supervise the DPW Director and abused his use of vacation time to his financial advantage.
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