Hopkinton Parks and Rec Department – Circumvention of State Procurement and Cash Handling Laws
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Read the LetterUpper Cape Regional Technical School – Improper Procurement Practices and Inadequate Policies
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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.
Read the LetterLease 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 LetterBourne 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 LetterTown of Barre Department of Public Works Lack of Timekeeping Controls
In a letter, the OIG's investigation confirmed that Jason Pimental, the town’s former DPW superintendent, worked hundreds of hours for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Fire Services (DFS) and the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) during periods that he was scheduled to work for the town, without taking corresponding leave time.
Read the LetterLease 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
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Dept. of Family and Medical Leave re: Unpaid Seven-Day Wait Periods
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) conducted a review of the Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave’s (DFML) policies regarding Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) for applicants who split their leave to bond with a child.
Read the LetterOIG Letter Re: Lease of 12 Sharon Avenue
The OIG issued a letter regarding its findings of the request for proposals (RFP) issued by the town of Norfolk, for a lease of land at 12 Sharon Avenue, Norfolk, and the subsequent agreement between the town and its lessee.
Read the LetterFailure to Collect Prorated and Provisional License Fees- Cannabis Control Commission
IG Shapiro sent a letter for the findings regarding an egregious operational breakdown that occurred at the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC). Specifically, the OIG has determined that the CCC failed to collect approximately $550,000 in prorated fees for license extensions during the period from August 20221 to August 2024. The OIG also found that the CCC did not collect provisional license fees during this period, which at one point was invoiced at $1.2 million.
Read the LetterTown of Orange Credit Card Controls
After receiving a complaint in December 2022, the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) reviewed the town of Orange’s (town) use of a town credit card that was in the name of a former town administrator.
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