Florida Woman Sentenced to 10 Months in Prison for Pandemic Relief Fraud
The defendant was also ordered to pay $222,074 in restitution.
Read the Press ReleaseIG Shapiro Urges MBTA to Prioritize Fare Collection
IG Shapiro called on the MBTA to make fare collection a priority now and in the upcoming contract for the commuter rail.
Read the Press ReleaseOIG Releases Annual Report on Public Healthcare
MassHealth and Health Safety Net 2025 Annual Report
Read the Press ReleaseOIG Investigation Finds that City Overpaid Everett Mayor $180,000
IG Shapiro calls on the Everett City Council to recover the money.
Read the Press ReleaseOIG Completes Review of Cape Cod Airport’s Use of Federal Pandemic Relief Funds
The OIG found that the Cape Cod Gateway Airport used federal pandemic relief funds appropriately.
Read the Press ReleaseIG Shapiro’s Statement on the Firing of Federal Inspectors General
Boston, MA — “While it is prerogative of any incoming president to make personnel changes, the law matters and must be followed. The abrupt dismissal of more than a dozen federal inspectors general, without 30-day notice to Congress and an explanation violates the law. Further,…
Read the Press ReleaseWest Springfield Man Pleads Guilty To Defrauding Hampden County Retirement Board
The Attorney General’s Office secured the guilty plea.
Read the ArticleIG Shapiro Calls on MBTA Senior Leadership to Improve Business Management Functions
Boston, MA — In a report released today, Inspector General Jeffrey S. Shapiro again called for improvements in basic business management functions at the MBTA. The report, MBTA Privatization Review #4: Customer Service Call Center Contracts with Global Contact Services (2017 –…
Read the Press ReleaseIG Shapiro Elected to Association of Inspectors General Board of Directors
Boston, MA — Inspector General Jeffrey S. Shapiro was elected to a three-year term on the board of directors of the Association of Inspectors General (AIG), a nonprofit organization for agencies and professionals in the inspector general (IG) community. His election was announced last week…
Read the Press ReleaseBoston-Area Landlord Arraigned on Pandemic Relief Fraud Charges
A landlord with properties in Boston, Chelsea and Revere was arraigned on charges related to fraudulent applications for pandemic-era housing relief in Suffolk Superior Court on October 17, 2024.
Read the Press ReleaseOIG Offers Recommendations to Town of Orange Regarding Surplus Equipment and Supplies Disposal
The OIG investigated a hotline complaint regarding the Orange Elementary Schools’ disposal of surplus inventory during the demolition of the Dexter Park Elementary School and the renovation and expansion of the Fisher Hill Elementary School.
Read the Press ReleaseOIG Completes Review of Nantucket Airport Federal Pandemic Relief Funds Usage
The OIG found that the Nantucket Memorial Airport used federal pandemic relief funds appropriately.
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