OIG Letter Re: Lease of 12 Sharon Avenue
The OIG issued a letter regarding its findings of the request for proposals (RFP) issued by the town of Norfolk, for a lease of land at 12 Sharon Avenue, Norfolk, and the subsequent agreement between the town and its lessee.
Read the LetterUsing Data to Guide Municipal Decisions – OIG in Your Inbox
Municipalities can use data as a strategic asset to inform governmental decisions, support pre-defined goals, or identify patterns and potential issues needing resolution. Through data-driven decision-making, municipalities leverage data to guide their actions rather than relying on instinct, precedent, or assumptions.
Read the AdvisoryFormer Leyden Police Chief Ordered to Pay Restitution in Theft of Town Property
Former Leyden Police Chief Daniel J. Galvis admitted to sufficient facts in larceny of town property.
Read the Press ReleaseTown of Orange Credit Card Controls
After receiving a complaint in December 2022, the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) reviewed the town of Orange’s (town) use of a town credit card that was in the name of a former town administrator.
Read the LetterOIG FY26 Budget Submission to the Ways and Means Committees, March 6, 2025
IG Shapiro presented the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) FY26 budget request to the Ways and Means Committees with a request of a 6% increase across all directly appropriated accounts.
Read the TestimonyOIG Investigation Finds that City Overpaid Everett Mayor $180,000
IG Shapiro calls on the Everett City Council to recover the money.
Read the Press ReleasePractical Recommendations for Program Performance Management
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 with practical recommendations for the Commonwealth, agencies, municipalities, and other public entities to assess
whether governmental programs and grants are effective.
Response Letter from Li-Ro Hill re: Dexter Park and Fisher Hill – Disposal of Surplus Inventory
The Li-Ro Construction Management Company responded to the October 18, 2024 letter from the OIG concerning the disposal of surplus inventory in the town of Orange.
Read the LetterPreparing for the Next Emergency Now
While no one can predict the exact timing, we can all predict that the next emergency will present itself at some point in the future. Thus, the Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General (OIG) looks to partner with Massachusetts state and local government leaders to prepare for the next emergency now. Developing a framework for an adaptable plan before the next crisis occurs is a critical step for what is, in fact, a foreseeable role that state and local governments are asked to play.
Read the AdvisoryNavigating 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 AdvisoryGeorgetown Conservation Agent Timekeeping, Supervision, and Reimbursement Documentation
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) detailed its findings from a complaint in April 2023 alleging that a former conservation agent for the town of Georgetown’s (town) Conservation Commission was committing payroll fraud by leaving work early and not tracking hours or work performed in the field.
Read the LetterOIG 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.
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