OIG 2014 Annual Report

The OIG’s investigation of former president of Westfield State University Evan S. Dobelle’s spending practices uncovered tens of thousands of dollars of personal spending on WSU credit cards. Our report on the William A. Hinton State Laboratory Institute received the Manuel Carballo Governor’s Award for Excellence.

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Press Release • 6/29/2026

OIG Marks 45th Anniversary of Nation’s First Statewide IG’s Office

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Advisory • 6/15/2026

OIG In Your Inbox – Best Practices for Municipal-Affiliated Nonprofits

Affiliated nonprofit organizations can offer valuable benefits to municipalities. By supplementing appropriated funds, affiliated nonprofit resources can increase the quality and quantity of municipal events and services. Although affiliated nonprofit organizations are not under municipal control, you can and should adopt and follow best practices to mitigate risks that can arise from the interaction of the nonprofit with your government entity.

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Letter • 6/10/2026

House 5315, An Act Relative to the Veterans Memorial Rink, Waltham

IG Shapiro expressed concerns about House 5315, An Act Relative to the Veterans Memorial Rink located in the city of Waltham, because it circumvents a requirement to competitively procure lease terms for a public ice-skating rink.

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