OIG Investigation Finds that Former EEC Commissioner Steered $2.1 Million Contract to Specific Firm
A former EEC commissioner conducted an unfair and non-competitive procurement when hiring an educational consulting firm.
Read the Press ReleaseIG Shapiro Appoints Two Senior Investigators
Boston, MA — Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro today announced the appointment a long-time DEA Special Agent and a seasoned investigative journalist as senior investigators. Dan Atkinson and Dennis Barton will serve as senior investigators in the Audit, Oversight & Investigations Division.
“As the leader of an…
Plymouth Woman Pleads Guilty to Pandemic Relief Fraud
Katherine Quigley pleaded guilty to charges related to pandemic unemployment fraud.
Read the Press ReleaseIG Shapiro Testifies at House Informational Hearing on Recommendation to Appoint a Receiver to Manage the Cannabis Commission
Shapiro explained that his hand was forced when the Commission changed the day-to-day responsibilities of the acting executive director at its June meeting.
Read the Press ReleaseInspector General Shapiro Names New General Counsel
IG Shapiro today announced that former Assistant United States Attorney Eugenia M. “Genie” Carris has been named General Counsel for the Office of the Inspector General.
Read the Press ReleaseInspector General Shapiro Names Director of Veterans’ Services Oversight
Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro…
Read the Press ReleaseIG Shapiro Calls on Legislature to Appoint Receiver to Manage “Rudderless” Cannabis Commission Before Session Ends
IG Shapiro called on the legislative leadership to appoint a Receiver to manage the day-to-day operations of the Cannabis Control Commission before the end of the legislative session.
Read the Press ReleaseFormer Chair of Grafton Select Board Arrested for Allegedly Defrauding Investors in His Cannabis Company
Bruce W. Spinney, III, 49, of Grafton, was indicted yesterday on three counts of wire fraud.
Read the Press ReleasePlymouth Woman Arrested for Paycheck Protection Program Fraud
A 65-year-old Plymouth woman was arrested and charged with two counts of wire fraud, after she allegedly submitted fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan applications on behalf of herself and her father.
Read the Press ReleaseIG Shapiro Calls on Uxbridge Town Officials to Improve Contract Approval Process
An OIG Investigation found that the host community agreement between Uxbridge and Ironstone Express was altered.
Read the Press ReleaseIG Shapiro Testifies Before Boston City Council Committee Considering Creating a Boston OIG
IG Shapiro expressed concern that the proposed ordinance does not establish an independent Office of the Inspector General and pointed councilors to the Association of Inspectors General model legislation.
Read the Press ReleaseOIG 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.
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