IG Shapiro Elected Officer of National Board of Association of Inspectors General
“At a time when inspectors general and the notion of independent oversight is under tremendous pressure, this work is even more essential to preserving or restoring the public’s faith in their government, be it local, state or federal,” IG Shapiro said.
Read the Press ReleasePandemic Funding Oversight Report, Quarter 3, 2026
In this report, the OIG details its pandemic funding oversight work for the period between July 1, 2026, and September 30, 2026, including its reviews, guidance and trainings.
Read the ReportOIG Report – Steamship Authority Website Development Project
The OIG has continued to monitor the Steamship Authority’s response to our December 18, 2025 report on the SSA’s Website Development Project, as well as other SSA operations. The OIG was pleased to see the SSA’s initial response. While the SSA continues to respond to our recommendations for SSA administration and the SSA Governing Board, the OIG wants to highlight the outstanding recommendations and ongoing issues.
Read the LetterDCR Ice-Skating Rinks Leases
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.
Read the LetterS. 3235, An Act Relative to the Pilgrim Memorial Park
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.
Read the LetterPandemic Funding Oversight Quarter 2 Report, 2026
This report details the OIG's Pandemic Funding Oversight work in investigations, guidance and training in the second quarter of 2026.
Read the ReportAn Analysis of Indigent Defense in Massachusetts
Section 82 of Chapter 14 of the Acts of 2025 (Section 82), directed the OIG to review the indigent defense system in Massachusetts, including existing practices, rules and
requirements related to determining indigency, billing by and oversight of private “bar advocates,” attorney caseloads, and best practices from other jurisdictions to provide adequate and cost-effective representation of indigent defendants.
OIG Report: Public Defense System is Broken, Expensive, and Resistant to Oversight
Fiscal Accountability and Oversight Not Inconsistent with Right to Counsel
Read the Press ReleaseTestimony of IG Jeffrey Shapiro Regarding MassDOT Service Plaza Procurement
IG Shapiro detailed the OIG's investigatory findings of MassDOT's flawed service plaza procurement in testimony before the Senate Post Audit Committee.
Read the TestimonyMassHealth and Health Safety Net 2026 Annual Report
During the past year, the OIG has been working on three reviews pursuant to Section 127 of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025. The three reviews cover different areas in health safety net spending: supplemental funding; fee-for-service program administered by a third-party; and utilization review based on a specific diagnosis code for MassHealth members.
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