OIG Charts on Procurement Procedures
The OIG created the procurement charts as a guide to public procurement procedures that must be followed pursuant to the Massachusetts General Laws.
View the GuidePandemic Funding Oversight Quarter 3 Report, 2025
The Pandemic Funding Oversight 2025 Q3 report details the OIG’s continued efforts to deliver training and guidance to help Massachusetts public entities properly manage the large influx of federal awards that often accompanies emergencies.
Read the ReportOIG Investigation: Former Hopkinton Parks & Rec Director Violated Procurement Laws
A former Hopkinton Parks & Rec Director intentionally circumvented state procurement laws and violated state law and local policies regarding cash handling.
Read the Press ReleaseOIG Investigation: Cape Cod Technical School Violated Procurement Laws
The Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School in Bourne did not comply with state law in procuring certain construction-related services.
Read the Press ReleaseOIG Bulletin, September 2025
This issue of the OIG Bulletin includes articles on the OIG’s Northeastern Co-ops, using requests for information, how to manage risks and measure success for new programs, and other updates from the OIG.
Read the BulletinLease of Municipal Land – Solar Development
The OIG reviewed the procurement and lease agreement for a solar array on municipal land in the town of Marshfield.
Read the LetterHighway Service Plazas Lease and Concessions Agreement – Key Aspects for Final Agreement
The OIG provided guidance to MassDOT on key lease provisions as it prepared to negotiate the Highway Service Plazas 35-year lease with the apparent successful bidder.
Read the LetterGuidance for Municipalities on Opioid Abatement Funds and Chapter 30B
The OIG offers guidance to clarify how Chapter 30B applies to a municipality’s expenditure of opioid abatement funds.
View the GuideBourne Water District – Lease of 645 County Road – Solar Development
The OIG issued a letter regarding its findings of the request for proposals (RFP) issued by the Bourne Water District for a lease of land at 645 County Road, Bourne, and the subsequent agreement between the district and its lessee.
Read the LetterOIG Pandemic Funding Oversight Quarter 2 Report, 2025
The Pandemic Funding Oversight 2025 Q2 report details the OIG’s continued efforts to deliver training and guidance to help Massachusetts public entities properly manage the large influx of federal awards that often accompanies emergencies.
Read the ReportIG Shapiro Calls for Common Sense Changes to State Procurement Laws
In testimony before the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight, IG Shapiro called for common sense changes to the state procurement laws.
Read the Press ReleaseLease of Land at Ernest Valeri Road, Bourne for Solar Development
The OIG issued a letter concerning a proposed real property transaction between the town of Bourne and a solar
developer.