OIG 2025 Annual Report
In 2025, the OIG issued 23 public investigatory reports and letters that have been effective in calling out conduct that, while not necessarily criminal, is wasteful or constitutes an abuse of public resources. In addition, IG Shapiro met with 60 municipal leaders and the office fielded over 2000 hotline complaints and responded to over 1100 procurement support requests.
Read the ReportOIG In Your Inbox: Multifactor Authentication
Cyberattacks against local governments are increasing. Such attacks often begin when a cybercriminal gains unauthorized access to systems and data by obtaining an employee’s password through methods such as phishing, malware, or automated guessing tools. An easy and effective way to prevent attacks against your municipality is to enable multifactor authentication (MFA).
Read the AdvisoryHouse 2796 – An Act Relative to Public Safety Personnel
IG Shapiro opposes House 2796, An Act Relative to Public Safety Personnel, a bill that creates specific exemptions for certain public retirees from following the return-to-work statute under section 91 of Chapter 32 of the Massachusetts General Laws.
Read the LetterOIG Bulletin, March 2026
This edition of the OIG Bulletin includes information on several OIG reports including the Special Education Transportation study, the preliminary report on Sheriffs' spending, and the Steamship Authority's website project. Also contains information on prevailing wage misconceptions and the benefits of the CM at-Risk delivery method.
Read the BulletinIG Jeffrey Shapiro Testimony Regarding House 5032 – An Act Relative to Preparing Apprentices in the Commonwealth
IG Shapiro urged lawmakers to consider unintended consequences of House 5032 such as creating additional burdens on contractors who wish to bid on public contracts.
Read the TestimonySouth Carolina Man Pleads Guilty to $1.2 Million COVID Relief Fraud
David Breen pleaded guilty to one count of theft of government property, for misappropriating COVID-19 funds for personal use.
Read the Press ReleaseOIG Letter to the House Ways and Means Committee Re: House 5131, the Municipal Empowerment Act
IG Shapiro advocated for commonsense changes to the state's procurement laws contained within House 5131.
Read the LetterTestimony of IG Jeffrey Shapiro Regarding MassDOT Service Plaza Procurement
IG Shapiro detailed the OIG's investigatory findings of MassDOT's flawed service plaza procurement in testimony before the Senate Post Audit Committee.
Read the TestimonyOIG In Your Inbox – Should Your Municipality Appoint a CPO? Yes!
Why should your municipality appoint a Chief Procurement Officer? CPOs have the knowledge and expertise to ensure that procurements comply with the law and follow best practices. They help avoid costly errors and mistakes.
Read the AdvisoryFormer CEO of Worcester Regional Retirement System Abused Public Funds
The OIG investigation found that, despite verbal assurances to the contrary, the former CEO of the Worcester Regional Retirement System (WRRS) continued to operate and in fact grew his private law practice while serving as the full-time CEO of the WRRS.
Read the ReportOIG Finds Former Retirement Board CEO Abused Public Funds
The OIG found that a former CEO of the Worcester Regional Retirement System (WRRS) expanded his private law practice while being paid to work full-time for the retirement board.
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