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Letter • 7/29/2025

Bourne Water District – Lease of 645 County Road – Solar Development 

The OIG issued a letter regarding its findings of the request for proposals (RFP) issued by the Bourne Water District for a lease of land at 645 County Road, Bourne, and the subsequent agreement between the district and its lessee.

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Letter • 7/29/2025

Town of Barre Department of Public Works Lack of Timekeeping Controls

In a letter, the OIG’s investigation confirmed that Jason Pimental, the town’s former DPW superintendent, worked hundreds of hours for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Fire Services (DFS) and the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) during periods that he was scheduled to work for the town, without taking corresponding leave time.

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Guides & Manuals • 7/16/2025

OIG Guide for Members of Public Boards & Commissions

This guide outlines the obligations and duties required of members of public boards and commissions.

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Report • 7/15/2025

Pandemic Funding Oversight Quarter 2 Report, 2025 

The Pandemic Funding Oversight 2025 Q2 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.

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Press Release • 7/15/2025

IG Shapiro Calls for Common Sense Changes to State Procurement Laws

In testimony before the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight, IG Shapiro called for common sense changes to the state procurement laws.

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Letter • 7/11/2025

Lease of Land at Ernest Valeri Road, Bourne for Solar Development

The OIG issued a letter concerning a proposed real property transaction between the town of Bourne and a solar
developer.

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Advisory • 7/1/2025

Detect and Prevent Electronic Funds Transfer Fraud – OIG in Your Inbox

Municipalities face a growing variety of cybersecurity risks, including data breaches, ransomware attacks, and denial of service attacks. These risks can result in a variety of harms to the municipality, including loss of access to critical infrastructure, disclosure of confidential information, and reputational damage. One such risk that has affected many Massachusetts communities is the use of phishing tactics to conduct Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) fraud.

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Letter • 6/25/2025

Dept. of Family and Medical Leave re: Unpaid Seven-Day Wait Periods

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) conducted a review of the Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave’s (DFML) policies regarding Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) for applicants who split their leave to bond with a child.

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Testimony • 6/22/2025

Testimony of Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro Regarding House 16 

IG Shapiro commented in support of House 16, An Act Relative to County Land Disposition before the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government.

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Bulletin • 6/16/2025

OIG Bulletin, June 2025

This issue of the OIG Bulletin includes an interview with OIG’s Director of Veterans’ Services Oversight Division, recent investigations, Chapter 30B Hot Topics and details about the new One Free Designee for schools.

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Letter • 6/9/2025

OIG Letter Re: Lease of 12 Sharon Avenue 

The OIG issued a letter regarding its findings of the request for proposals (RFP) issued by the town of Norfolk, for a lease of land at 12 Sharon Avenue, Norfolk, and the subsequent agreement between the town and its lessee.

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Testimony • 6/3/2025

House 15 – An Act Relative to Retail Electricity Suppliers 

IG Shapiro testified in support of House 15, An Act Relative to Retail Electricity Suppliers to the Joint Committee on Telecommunications.

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