Independent Arbitrator Corroborated IG’s Findings About Methuen’s Superior Officers’ Union Agreement, Ruled the Contract Not Binding on City
Independent Arbitrator Corroborated IG’s Findings About Methuen’s Superior Officers’ Union Agreement, Ruled the Contract Not Binding on City
Read the Press ReleaseBridge Contractor to Pay $55,000 to Settle Allegations of Overbilling
Company to return overpayments and undertake compliance and billing oversight measures
Read the Press ReleaseInspector General Comments on House 596, An Act Relative to School Operational Efficiency
IG Cunha opposes House 596 because it would decrease accountability and transparency in government while also increasing vulnerability to fraud and abuse.
Read the LetterTwo Former Transit Police Officers Pay Restitution After Being Charged with Time Theft
Following a joint investigation by the Office of the Inspector General, MBTA Transit Police Department and Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, two former Transit Police officers have been placed on pre-trial probation and have paid approximately $12,000 in restitution to the MBTA in connection with receiving pay they did not earn.
Read the Press ReleaseOIG 2021 Annual Report
This report summarized IG Cunha’s tenth and final year as IG. The OIG’s work in 2021 included collaborative efforts with other agencies to strengthen oversight of the billions of dollars in pandemic-related funds that the federal government has distributed to agencies, businesses, individuals and non-profit organizations.
Read the ReportInternal Special Audit Unit: 2021 Annual Report
This report summarizes the ISAU’s principal investigations, reviews, audits and other activities over the last year, including bridge maintenance contracts, MassDOT leases, MBTA privatization contracts and federal pandemic funding.
Read the ReportDivision of State Police Oversight: 2021 Annual Report
In 2021, the Division conducted several reviews, including highway overtime shifts, eight-hour paid details, and the MSP’s efforts to obtain accreditation, and made recommendations to improve the MSP’s operational efficiency and integrity.
Read the Annual ReportTown of Eastham Officials regarding Proper Oversight of Chapter 90 Funds
The OIG’s Internal Special Audit Unit reviewed the town of Eastham’s oversight of a road project that it paid for through the state’s Chapter 90 program.
Read the LetterBurlington Public Schools Regarding Misuse of School Department Resources
The OIG issued a letter regarding Burlington Public Schools’ misuse of school resources and the management of a BPS bank account.
Read The LetterHingham Housing Authority regarding its Former Executive Director, Sharon Napier
The OIG found self-dealing and pay discrepancies by the former director of Hingham Housing Authority and poor oversight by the HHA Board.
Read the LetterCommonwealth Officials regarding Procurement Measures During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Office of the Inspector General wrote to agency heads, chief financial officers and procurement officials with guidance to safeguard public funds during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Read the LetterWest Newbury regarding Selectman Kemper and Money Owed to Town
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) found that a current member of the West Newbury Board of Selectmen had accrued more than $29,000 in debt to the town over a number of years for unpaid health insurance premiums.
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