IG Shapiro Concerned That Favoritism May Have Influenced Selection of MBTA Police Dispatch Vendor
The MBTA could not demonstrate that its selection process for a police dispatch vendor was fair and competitive.
Read the Press ReleaseFormer Transit Police Sergeant to Pay Restitution in Stolen Wages Case
Boston, MA — A Boston Municipal Court judge placed former Transit Police officer, Sgt. Michael Adamson on pre-trial probation for 3 months during a disposition hearing on November 2, 2023. As part of the pre-trial probation disposition, Sgt. Michael Adamson will pay restitution of $600 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 ReleaseMedford Contractor Sentenced in Tax Evasion Scheme
Peter Tufts was sentenced to supervised release, community service and ordered to pay restitution.
Read the Press ReleaseThree Individuals Arraigned for Alleged Pandemic Unemployment Fraud
Defendants are alleged to have fraudulently collected nearly $100,000 in pandemic unemployment assistance.
Read the Press ReleaseFormer Medfield Parks & Recreation Director Indicted
Former Director of Medfield Parks & Recreation indicted on larceny charges.
Read the Press ReleaseInspector General Shapiro Supports Legislation for Updating Chapter 30B Law
Inspector General Jeffrey S. Shapiro sent three letters to the Chairs of the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight last week in support of bills that make changes to Chapter 30B of the Massachusetts General Laws (Chapter 30B),…
Read the Press ReleaseInspector 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 ReleaseFormer Buyer for the MBTA Pleads Guilty to Larceny, Bribery, Illegal Gratuity and Procurement Fraud Charges
BOSTON – A former buyer for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) pleaded guilty in Suffolk Superior Court to larceny, bribery, illegal gratuity and procurement fraud charges connected to his job hiring and managing vendors for the MBTA.
Timothy Dockery, age 57, of Plymouth, pleaded guilty…
IG 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 ReleaseFormer Stow Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement
Former Stow Treasurers Pamela Landry pleaded guilty to embezzlement charges.
Read the Press ReleaseInspector General Shapiro Calls on the Town of Abington to Adopt Recommendations to Prevent Waste and Abuse of Town Resources
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) issued its review of the Department of Public Works in the Town of Abington based upon a complaint about the former Department of Public Works Assistant Superintendent’s practice of not remitting the cash proceeds of scrap metal sales to the town treasurer.
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