OIG Letter to Committee on Transportation Re: School Bus Procurement
IG Shapiro issued concerns to the Joint Committee on Transportation on issues related to the procurement of electric school buses and their associated charging infrastructure.
Read the TestimonyInspector General’s Letter in Support of House 3039, an Act Relative to Snow Hauling and Removal
IG Shapiro offered his support to Joint Committee on State Administration for House 3039, An Act Relative to Snow Hauling and Removal. This bill would amend Section 1 of Chapter 30B of the Massachusetts General Laws (Chapter 30B), the Uniform Procurement Act, to add snow hauling and removal to Chapter 30B’s current exemption for snow plowing.
Read the TestimonyInspector General’s Letter in Support of House 3127 and Senate 2019
IG Shapiro wrote his support of House 3127, An Act Relative to Chapter 30B Procurement Parity and Senate 2019, An Act Relative to Chapter 30B Procurement.
Read the TestimonyHouse 2546, An Act to Exempt the Executive Director of the Municipal Police Training Committee from Earnings Limitations
IG Shapiro stated his opposition to House Bill 2546, An Act to Exempt the Executive Director of the Municipal Police Training Committee from Earnings Limitations, to Committee Chair Brady and Chair Gordon.
Read the TestimonyInspector General Jeffrey S. Shapiro Testifies Before the Joint Committee on Transportation
Inspector General Jeffrey S. Shapiro testified today before the Joint Committee on Transportation regarding safety oversight of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). He called for the creation of an independent safety agency solely focused on the MBTA.
Read The TestimonyTestimony of Inspector General Jeffrey S. Shapiro Before the Joint Committee on Transportation
IG Shapiro testified before the Joint Committee on Transportation regarding safety oversight of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA).
Read the TestimonyTestimony of Inspector General Jeffrey S. Shapiro Regarding the FY 2024 Office Budget Before the House and Senate Committees on Ways & Means
Inspector General Jeffrey S. Shapiro testified before members of the Senate and House Committees on Ways & Means regarding the Office of the Inspector General’s FY24 budget request, which outlines major initiatives including right sizing staffing levels, providing oversight of the new Department of Veterans’ Services and a focus on equitable and expanded training.
Read the testimonyHouse 596 An Act Relative to School Operational Efficiency
House 596 also is contrary to the central principle of Chapter 30B that open, fair and robust competition for public procurements saves money and promotes integrity and public confidence in government.
Read the LetterIG 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 LetterHouse 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 LetterInspector 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.
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