House 596 An Act Relative to School Operational Efficiency
House 596 also is contrary to the central principle of Chapter 30B that open, fair and robust competition for public procurements saves money and promotes integrity and public confidence in government.
Read the LetterFiscal practices at the Soldiers Home in Holyoke and by its Board of Trustees
The OIG found that the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home and its Board of Trustees had poor governance and management of funds derived from donations, canteen income, proceeds from lottery sales and veterans’ personal needs and had few internal controls and no segregation of duties relating to these funds.
Read the LetterIG Comments on Proposed Theater Tax Credit Program
IG Cunha opposes House 2828, a bill that creates a theater tax credit program similar to the state’s film tax credit program, because it lacks sufficient safeguards and there is no evidence that the state’s return on investment will exceed the costs of the program.
Read The LetterHouse 4441 An Act Relative to the Governance, Structure and Care of Veterans at the Commonwealth’s Veterans’ Homes
IG Cunha urged lawmakers to strengthen House 4441 and Senate 2582 to promote effective management of the Soldiers’ Homes and enhance the superintendents’ direct accountability.
Read the LetterInspector General Comments on House 596, An Act Relative to School Operational Efficiency
IG Cunha opposes House 596 because it would decrease accountability and transparency in government while also increasing vulnerability to fraud and abuse.
Read the LetterTown of Eastham Officials regarding Proper Oversight of Chapter 90 Funds
The OIG’s Internal Special Audit Unit reviewed the town of Eastham’s oversight of a road project that it paid for through the state’s Chapter 90 program.
Read the LetterBurlington Public Schools Regarding Misuse of School Department Resources
The OIG issued a letter regarding Burlington Public Schools’ misuse of school resources and the management of a BPS bank account.
Read The LetterHingham Housing Authority regarding its Former Executive Director, Sharon Napier
The OIG found self-dealing and pay discrepancies by the former director of Hingham Housing Authority and poor oversight by the HHA Board.
Read the LetterCommonwealth Officials regarding Procurement Measures During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Office of the Inspector General wrote to agency heads, chief financial officers and procurement officials with guidance to safeguard public funds during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Read the LetterWest Newbury regarding Selectman Kemper and Money Owed to Town
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) found that a current member of the West Newbury Board of Selectmen had accrued more than $29,000 in debt to the town over a number of years for unpaid health insurance premiums.
Read The LetterPlymouth County Commissioners Office regarding CARES Act Funds
IG Cunha recommended that the Plymouth County Commissioners Office assign the responsibility for administering CARES Act funds to the Commonwealth.
Read the LetterLinda Nathan’s Violation of Post Retirement Earnings Limits
The OIG advised the Boston Retirement Board to recoup earnings of a former Boston Public Schools headmaster who earned more than permitted by law as a post-retiree working for another public entity.
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