S. 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 LetterTown of Norfolk-Misuse of Public Funds and Abuse of Vacation Time
An OIG investigation found that the former Norfolk town officials misused public funds and abused vacation time. The former Town Administrator failed to properly supervise the former DPW Director who failed to follow Massachusetts public procurement law and did not follow basic fiscal practices. The investigation also found that the former Town Administrator abused vacation time and was not properly supervised by the Select Board.
Read the LetterHouse 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.
Read the LetterIG Shapiro Supports Creation of a Rhode Island state OIG
IG Shapiro has testified before the Rhode Island Legislature about the value of a statewide OIG three times over the last two years. On May 19th, he sent letters to the Rhode Island Senate Finance Committee chair and the Rhode Island House Speaker renewing his support for their efforts to create a statewide OIG in the Ocean State.
Letter to RI Senate Finance Committee Chair
Letter to RI House Speaker
House 2796 – An Act Relative to Public Safety Personnel
IG Shapiro opposes House 2796, An Act Relative to Public Safety Personnel, a bill that creates specific exemptions for certain public retirees from following the return-to-work statute under section 91 of Chapter 32 of the Massachusetts General Laws.
Read the LetterOIG Letter to the House Ways and Means Committee Re: House 5131, the Municipal Empowerment Act
IG Shapiro advocated for commonsense changes to the state's procurement laws contained within House 5131.
Read the LetterHouse 4924, Boston Inspector General Legislation Letter
IG Shapiro proposes House 4924, An Act to amend the operations of the city of Boston Finance Commission to establish the Boston Inspector General Oversight Commission.
Read the LetterInvestigatory Review of Failed 2025 Service Plaza Procurement
The OIG found that the integrity of the procurement process for a new operator of 18 highway service plazas was undermined by multiple flaws. The OIG firmly posits that no procurement of this size, scope, and significance should rest on a weakened foundation. While no one finding was likely the fatal blow to this procurement,
the OIG’s eight findings in what would have been a 35-year lease should give pause.
OIG Letter Re: Cannabis Control Commission Legislation
IG Shapiro urged members of the Conference Committee to take action on proposals to reform the Cannabis Control Commission.
Read the LetterRecent Action to Reclaim Tax Incentives
IG Shapiro applauded steps the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center to hold businesses accountable for not meeting agreed-upon hiring levels which were tied to
tax incentives.
Brockton Public Schools FY23 $18 Million Budget Deficit
The OIG detailed its findings based on a review of the financial practices and oversight controls of the city of Brockton and Brockton Public Schools to identify lapses that may have contributed to BPS’s unprecedented $18 million deficit in Fiscal Year 2023.
Read the LetterMBTA’s Recent Initiatives for Fare Collection
IG Shapiro urged the MBTA to prioritize fare collection in addition to cracking down on fare evaders. The MBTA must fulfill its commitment to the riding public by showing that it takes fare collection seriously.
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