Navigating the Post-Retirement Earnings Rules for Public Employees
The Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has a statutory mission under Chapter 12A of the Massachusetts General Laws to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse of public funds at the state and municipal levels. Pursuant to this authority, the OIG is issuing this advisory to assist Massachusetts state and municipal retirees and Massachusetts state and municipal employers in navigating the statutory post-retirement earnings rules.
Read the AdvisoryDept. of Early Education and Care re: C3 Program Compliance and Oversight
The Office of the Inspector General’s (OIG) Special Funding Oversight Division (SFO) issued findings of their review of the Department of Education and Cares program funded by the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
Read the LetterCommonwealth Corporation re: Career Technical Initiative Compliance and Oversight
The Office of the Inspector General’s (OIG) Special Funding Oversight Division (SFO) issued findings of their review of Commonwealth Corporation's program funded by the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
Read the LetterMSP Policy Changes Initiated as a Result of Certification and Accreditation
As part of its statutory mandate, the OIG’s Division of State
Police Oversight (DSPO) is charged with monitoring the Massachusetts State Police’s (MSP) efforts to achieve certification or accreditation by a state or national law enforcement accrediting agency and ensuring continued compliance with the necessary requirements to maintain those designations. DSPO is also required to monitor policy changes the MSP institutes as a result of these efforts.
Pandemic Funding Oversight Quarter 3 Report, 2024
In this report, the OIG details its pandemic funding oversight work for the period between July 1, 2024, and September 30, 2024, including its reviews, guidance and trainings.
Read the ReportMassachusetts Environmental Police Details Worked at Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Facilities
The OIG has reviewed the clarifications provided in EOEA's response letter and determined that they do not change our reported findings.
Read the LetterIG Shapiro Appoints Two Senior Investigators
Boston, MA — Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro today announced the appointment a long-time DEA Special Agent and a seasoned investigative journalist as senior investigators. Dan Atkinson and Dennis Barton will serve as senior investigators in the Audit, Oversight & Investigations Division.
“As the leader of an…
Response Letter from EEA Regarding Massachusetts Environmental Police Details Worked at the Department of Conservation and Recreation Facilities
The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs responded to the May 30, 2024 letter from the OIG concerning law enforcement shifts at Department of Conservation and Recreation facilities.
Read the LetterIG Shapiro Testifies at House Informational Hearing on Recommendation to Appoint a Receiver to Manage the Cannabis Commission
Shapiro explained that his hand was forced when the Commission changed the day-to-day responsibilities of the acting executive director at its June meeting.
Read the Press ReleaseOIG Cannabis Control Commission Letter
IG Shapiro issues recommendations relative to a receiver for the Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) and testifies before the House members of the Cannabis Policy Committee.
Read the LetterInspector General Shapiro Names New General Counsel
IG Shapiro today announced that former Assistant United States Attorney Eugenia M. “Genie” Carris has been named General Counsel for the Office of the Inspector General.
Read the Press ReleaseInspector General Shapiro Names Director of Veterans’ Services Oversight
Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro…
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