OIG 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 ReportHolyoke Soldiers’ Home – May 2016 – February 2020
In 2019, the OIG received an anonymous complaint from staff from the Holyoke Soldiers' Home. The OIG conducted an investigation into the allegations in the complaint and determined that the allegations in the complaint pointed to broader issues related to oversight and management. Accordingly, the Office adjusted its scope of work to examine these issues.
Read the ReportTwo Former State Troopers Repay More Than $8,900 for Unworked Overtime
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and Office of the Attorney General (AGO) have reached settlements with two additional former Massachusetts State Police (MSP) troopers to repay the Commonwealth a total of $8,921 for overtime they allegedly did not work. The troopers were members of the MSP’s now-disbanded Troop E, which patrolled the Massachusetts Turnpike.
Read the Press ReleaseIG Comments on Proposed Theater Tax Credit Program
IG Cunha opposes House 2828, a bill that creates a theater tax credit program similar to the state’s film tax credit program, because it lacks sufficient safeguards and there is no evidence that the state’s return on investment will exceed the costs of the program.
Read The LetterNon-Profit’s Founders Indicted on Federal Fraud and Conspiracy Charges
A federal grand jury indicted two founders of Violence in Boston (VIB), a Boston-based non-profit, on March 14, 2022. The indictment alleges that two of the founders, Monica Cannon-Grant and Clark Grant, illegally diverted VIB donations and grants and used the money for car repairs, groceries, a vacation and other personal expenses.
Read the Press ReleaseThe Inspector General and Attorney General File Suit Against Three Former State Troopers to Recover Unearned Pay
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and the Office of the Attorney General (AGO) filed suit on March 14, 2022, against three former Massachusetts State Police (MSP) troopers to recoup over $44,000 they received for unworked overtime.
Read the Press ReleaseInternal 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 ReportFormer Campaign Manager for ex-Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia Pleads Guilty, Sentenced
Genoveva Andrade pleaded guilty on March 7, 2022, to lying to federal agents investigating Jasiel F. Correia II, the former mayor of Fall River convicted last year of extortion and wire fraud.
Read the Press ReleaseMassHealth and Health Safety Net 2022 Annual Report
In 2021, the OIG reviewed crossover claims involving substitute physicians as well as data integrity in several Medicaid programs. The Office identified measures MassHealth should take to improve its data integrity in each area reviewed.
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 ReportHouse 4441 An Act Relative to the Governance, Structure and Care of Veterans at the Commonwealth’s Veterans’ Homes
IG Cunha urged lawmakers to strengthen House 4441 and Senate 2582 to promote effective management of the Soldiers' Homes and enhance the superintendents’ direct accountability.
Read the LetterOIG Bulletin, February 2022
In this issue you will find information about compliance with Chapter 30B during supply chain disruptions, guidance about preventing disability parking placard abuse and updates on new ways to submit MCPPO Designation applications and Chapter 30B questions to the OIG.
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