The Office of the Inspector General issues letter to Boston Public Schools Superintendent Mary Skipper
On February 28, 2023, the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) sent a letter to Boston Public Schools Superintendent Mary Skipper regarding her plans to enter a new bus transportation contract with Transdev Services, Inc.
Read the LetterOIG Issues Review of the Mashpee Housing Authority’s Consulting Contract with its Former Executive Director
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) reviewed a 2020 consulting contract between Mashpee Housing Authority (MHA) and its former executive director, Leila Botsford. The OIG found that Ms. Botsford engaged in self-dealing and violated state procurement laws as executive director when she arranged for…
Read the Press ReleaseMashpee Housing Authority: Review of Contract with Former Executive Director
This report details what can happen when a leader of a small public agency exercises significant control over agency decision-making without appropriate oversight by the agency’s governing board. As the OIG views this, the apparent failure of board members to fully understand their fiduciary responsibilities and provide the necessary oversight can easily create significant risks of fraud, waste or abuse of public funds.
Read the ReviewFormer Town Employee in Stow Charged in Connection with Alleged Embezzlement of Public Funds
The town of Stow’s former treasurer was arraigned on September 16, 2022, on embezzlement, forgery and other charges following a joint investigation by the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office and the Office of the Inspector General.
Read the Press ReleaseHouse 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 LetterFormer Accountant for Four Massachusetts Communities Pleads Guilty to Stealing $930,000
The former town accountant for Uxbridge, who was indicted in 2020 and 2021 in connection with the alleged theft of $930,000, pled guilty to all 18 charges against him in Worcester County Superior Court on May 25, 2022.
Read the Press ReleaseFormer Campaign Manager for ex-Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia Pleads Guilty, Sentenced
Genoveva Andrade pleaded guilty on March 7, 2022, to lying to federal agents investigating Jasiel F. Correia II, the former mayor of Fall River convicted last year of extortion and wire fraud.
Read the Press ReleaseIndependent Arbitrator Corroborated IG’s Findings About Methuen’s Superior Officers’ Union Agreement, Ruled the Contract Not Binding on City
Independent Arbitrator Corroborated IG’s Findings About Methuen’s Superior Officers’ Union Agreement, Ruled the Contract Not Binding on City
Read the Press ReleaseInspector 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 LetterLeadership Failures in Methuen Police Contracts
The Office of the Inspector General reviewed the collective bargaining agreement between the city of Methuen and the union representing sergeants, lieutenants and captains employed by the Methuen police department, as well as an individual employment contract between the City and its chief of police, Joseph Solomon. The OIG found a failure of leadership at all levels.
Read the ReportTown 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.
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