Massachusetts 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…
Read the Press ReleaseOIG Pandemic Funding Oversight Quarter 2 Report, 2024
In Q1 of 2024 Q2 the Special Funding Oversight Unit reviewed administration and monitoring plans used by state
agencies for programs funded through federal pandemic awards to ensure that plans address relevant fraud, waste and abuse risks, and that agencies follow the plans.
Mass Environmental Police Details Worked at Mass Dept. of Conservation and Recreation Facilities
The OIG conducted a review of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation’s (DCR) and the Massachusetts Environmental Police’s (MEP) compliance with the reporting provisions of the Interdepartmental Service Agreement (ISA) for police details worked at DCR’s state parks and pools for fiscal years (FY) 2014 through 2021.
Read the LetterThe Office of the Inspector General Issues 2023 Annual Report
The OIG’s 2023 Annual Report covers IG Shapiro’s first full year as Inspector General. The report, in both content and design, describes how the OIG is realizing IG Shapiro’s vision of a more engaged and proactive agency.
Read the Press ReleaseOIG Pandemic Funding Oversight Quarter 1 Report, 2024
The Pandemic Funding Oversight 2024 Q1 report details the OIG’s continued efforts to deliver training and guidance to help Massachusetts public entities properly manage the large influx of federal awards that often accompanies emergencies.
Read the ReportIG Shapiro Calls for Greater Controls and Enforcement of Post-Retirement Earnings Caps for Public Retirees
IG Shapiro called for statutory changes to increase oversight and enforcement of the statutory cap on earnings for public retirees who return to public service, in a report issued today.
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