IG 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.
House 2546, An Act to Exempt the Executive Director of the Municipal Police Training Committee from Earnings Limitations
IG Shapiro stated his opposition to House Bill 2546, An Act to Exempt the Executive Director of the Municipal Police Training Committee from Earnings Limitations, to Committee Chair Brady and Chair Gordon.
Read the TestimonyInspector 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.
Read the Press ReleaseOIG Issues 2022 Annual Report
The Office of the Inspector General’s (Office) annual report summarizes activities, results of investigations, reviews and other projects completed in 2022.
Read the Press ReleaseOIG 2022 Annual Report
In 2022, the OIG’s work included recovering $1.7 million through restitutions and settlements; receiving and responding to 3,689 hotline queries or complaints, and training 5,282 people through our Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official (MCPPO) program.
Read the ReportOIG Issues the Internal Special Audit Unit’s 2022 Annual Report
The Inspector General’s Internal Special Audit Unit (ISAU) has undertaken numerous reviews and investigations in fulfillment of its statutory obligation to monitor the quality, efficiency and integrity of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). The ISAU’s 2022 Annual…
Read the Press ReleaseDivision of State Police Oversight 2022 Annual Report
In 2022, the OIG's Division of State Police Oversight reviewed troopers’ use of leave time to work overtime shifts and monitored the MSP’s efforts towards achieving accreditation. This report also includes updates on civil recoveries from former troopers.
Read the ReportOIG Issues the Division of State Police Oversight’s 2022 Annual Report
The Annual Report contains information on the Division’s actions during the past year.
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