Two Founders and Former Directors of Non-profit Violence in Boston Face Additional Fraud Charges
A joint federal-state investigation involving the Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General led to additional charges against two founders of a local non-profit in connection with allegations that they fraudulently obtained pandemic relief funds and state unemployment assistance.
On March 9, 2023, a federal grand jury returned a…
OIG Issues the Internal Special Audit Unit’s 2022 Annual Report
The Inspector General’s Internal Special Audit Unit (ISAU) has undertaken numerous reviews and investigations in fulfillment of its statutory obligation to monitor the quality, efficiency and integrity of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). The ISAU’s 2022 Annual…
Read the Press ReleaseOIG Releases 2023 Annual Report on MassHealth
The Inspector General’s healthcare team initiated several reviews over the past year in fulfillment of its legislative mandate to examine the Massachusetts Medicaid (MassHealth) and Health Safety Net programs. The healthcare team’s 2023 Annual Report summarizes its analysis and recommendations for stronger collaboration between MassHealth…
Read the Press ReleaseTestimony of Inspector General Jeffrey S. Shapiro Regarding the FY 2024 Office Budget Before the House and Senate Committees on Ways & Means
Inspector General Jeffrey S. Shapiro testified before members of the Senate and House Committees on Ways & Means regarding the Office of the Inspector General’s FY24 budget request, which outlines major initiatives including right sizing staffing levels, providing oversight of the new Department of Veterans’ Services and a focus on equitable and expanded training.
Read the testimonyOIG Issues the Division of State Police Oversight’s 2022 Annual Report
The Annual Report contains information on the Division’s actions during the past year.
Read the Press ReleaseThe Office of the Inspector General issues letter to Boston Public Schools Superintendent Mary Skipper
On February 28, 2023, the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) sent a letter to Boston Public Schools Superintendent Mary Skipper regarding her plans to enter a new bus transportation contract with Transdev Services, Inc.
Read the LetterOIG Issues Review of the Mashpee Housing Authority’s Consulting Contract with its Former Executive Director
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) reviewed a 2020 consulting contract between Mashpee Housing Authority (MHA) and its former executive director, Leila Botsford. The OIG found that Ms. Botsford engaged in self-dealing and violated state procurement laws as executive director when she arranged for…
Read the Press ReleaseMashpee Housing Authority: Review of Contract with Former Executive Director
This report details what can happen when a leader of a small public agency exercises significant control over agency decision-making without appropriate oversight by the agency’s governing board. As the OIG views this, the apparent failure of board members to fully understand their fiduciary responsibilities and provide the necessary oversight can easily create significant risks of fraud, waste or abuse of public funds.
Read the ReviewFour Additional Former State Troopers Repaid Over $17,500 for Alleged Overtime Abuse, Bringing Total Recovered to Over $263,000
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and Office of the Attorney General (AGO) have recovered more than $263,000 from former Massachusetts State Police (MSP) troopers for alleged unworked overtime, including settlements in December 2022 and January 2023 with four troopers who paid a total of $17,584.…
Read the Press ReleaseOffice of the Inspector General Issues Letter to Secretary Marylou Sudders
Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro expressed concerns about leadership at EHS and the Chelsea Soldiers’ Home, based on investigative reports provided to the OIG.
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IG Shapiro expressed concerns about leadership at EHS and continuing problems at the Chelsea Soldiers’ Home, based on investigative reports provided to the OIG.
Read the LetterThe Internal Special Audit Unit (ISAU) Review of the MBTA’s Police Dispatch Services Contract with IXP Corporation
The OIG’s Transportation Division issued a report detailing its review of the MBTA’s contract with IXP Corporation (IXP) to staff the Transit Police Department’s (TPD) dispatch center.
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