Inspector General Shapiro Names Director of Veterans’ Services Oversight
Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro…
Read the Press ReleasePandemic 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.
Cannabis Control Commission Appoint Receiver for Day-to-Day Operations
IG Shapiro urged the Legislature to appoint a receiver to manage the day-to-day operations of the Cannabis Control Commission while working to reform the statutory governance structure of the Commission.
Read the LetterMass 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 LetterOIG 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 ReleasePandemic 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.
Read the Press ReleaseIG Shapiro Testifies Before the Senate and House Committees on Ways & Means regarding the FY25 OIG Budget
Inspector General Jeffrey S. Shapiro testified before the House and Senate Committees on Ways & Means regarding the FY25 budget request for the Office of the Inspector General. IG Shapiro explained that there are three units within the OIG that were created by statute to…
Read the Press ReleaseIG Shapiro Commends Mass State Police Following Statutory Review Of New Policies
Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro commended the Massachusetts State Police (MSP) for its commitment to “upholding the best practices of its profession,” particularly in implementing changes to its use of force policy.
Read the Press ReleaseMSP Certification and Accreditation
As part of its statutory mandate, the OIG’s Division of State
Police Oversight (DSPO) reported its review of policy changes as a result of the Massachusetts State Police’s (MSP) attaining full accreditation.
Inspector General Shapiro Issues Policy Recommendations for Improvements to Retail Electricity Supplier Programs
Massachusetts Retail Electricity Supplier programs have a substantial impact on public funds, raising revenue that helps fund Commonwealth investments in mitigating the negative consequences of climate change and accelerating development of the state’s clean energy future.
Read the Press ReleaseIG Shapiro Calls On School Building Authority To Adopt Measures To Mitigate Risks Of Smart Building Technology
IG Shapiro asked the Massachusetts School Building Authority to consider measures to mitigate risks of smart technology when funding school building projects.
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