Former UMASS Student Arraigned on Larceny and Forgery Charges in State Pension Scheme
A former UMass Lowell student was arraigned today for allegedly collecting over $70,000 of his deceased former professor’s state pension.
Read the Press ReleaseOff-Boarding and Banking Controls Protect Public Funds From Fraud – OIG Advisory January 2024
The Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has a statutory mission under Chapter 12A of the Massachusetts General Laws to mitigate and prevent fraud, waste and abuse of public funds and assets at the state and municipal levels. Pursuant to this authority, the OIG is issuing this advisory recommending that public entities ensure that they adopt and implement strong banking controls to
assist them in mitigating the risks of fraud and the misappropriation of assets.
IG Shapiro Concerned That Favoritism May Have Influenced Selection of MBTA Police Dispatch Vendor
The MBTA could not demonstrate that its selection process for a police dispatch vendor was fair and competitive.
Read the Press ReleaseA Review of the MBTAs Police Dispatch Services Contract with IXP Corporation Supplemental Report
The MBTA could not demonstrate that its solicitation and advertising process was fair and competitive.
Read the ReviewOIG Bulletin, December 2023
This issue of the OIG Bulletin includes information on free cybersecurity awareness training for municipalities, summary of an opinion piece, “A Call to Simplify Electric Bus Procurements,” and the Inspector General’s support for proposed changes to Chapter 30B, in addition to summaries of recent OIG investigations.
Read the BulletinHouse 2488: An Act Relative to Public Safety Personnel
IG Shapiro issued concerns to the Joint Committee on Public Service as the committee considered legislation amending Section 91 of Chapter 32 of the Massachusetts General Laws, the return-to-work. statute.
Read the TestimonyFormer Transit Police Sergeant to Pay Restitution in Stolen Wages Case
Boston, MA — A Boston Municipal Court judge placed former Transit Police officer, Sgt. Michael Adamson on pre-trial probation for 3 months during a disposition hearing on November 2, 2023. As part of the pre-trial probation disposition, Sgt. Michael Adamson will pay restitution of $600 to…
Read the Press ReleaseDesigning and Constructing Public Facilities Manual
The Designing and Constructing Public Facilities Manual contains information about requirements and recommendations for awarding public construction project contracts.
View the ManualIG Shapiro Commends Mass State Police Following Statutory Review Of New Policies
Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro commended the Massachusetts State Police (MSP) for its commitment to “upholding the best practices of its profession,” particularly in implementing changes to its use of force policy.
Read the Press ReleaseMSP Certification and Accreditation
As part of its statutory mandate, the OIG’s Division of State
Police Oversight (DSPO) reported its review of policy changes as a result of the Massachusetts State Police’s (MSP) attaining full accreditation.
Medford Contractor Sentenced in Tax Evasion Scheme
Peter Tufts was sentenced to supervised release, community service and ordered to pay restitution.
Read the Press ReleaseThree Individuals Arraigned for Alleged Pandemic Unemployment Fraud
Defendants are alleged to have fraudulently collected nearly $100,000 in pandemic unemployment assistance.
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