US Attorney’s Office Announces Charges Against Medford Contractor in Tax Scheme
The U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Massachusetts, today announced charges against Peter Tufts of Medford related to an alleged tax evasion scheme. The Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General assisted in the investigation along with our state and federal partners.
District of Massachusetts…
IG Shapiro Announces Pilot Program to Offer Free Procurement Training to Cities and Towns
Boston, MA — Inspector General Jeffrey S. Shapiro announced a pilot program – One Free Designee – offering core public procurement training at no cost to every municipality in the Commonwealth.
“I believe that increasing the number of new Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Officials (MCPPO) designees is…
Former Housing Counselor to Pay Back Fraudulently Obtained Pandemic-Era Rental Assistance
Boston, MA — A former residential housing counselor at a non-profit regional housing agency has agreed to pay back twice what she fraudulently received in Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) funds.
Jennifer Munoz, 32, of Haverhill, MA, agreed to pay $109,100 over the course of three years…
OIG 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 Releases 2023 Annual Report on MassHealth
The Inspector General’s healthcare team initiated several reviews over the past year in fulfillment of its legislative mandate to examine the Massachusetts Medicaid (MassHealth) and Health Safety Net programs. The healthcare team’s 2023 Annual Report summarizes its analysis and recommendations for stronger collaboration between MassHealth…
Read the Press ReleaseTwo Founders and Former Directors of Non-profit Violence in Boston Face Additional Fraud Charges
A joint federal-state investigation involving the Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General led to additional charges against two founders of a local non-profit in connection with allegations that they fraudulently obtained pandemic relief funds and state unemployment assistance.
On March 9, 2023, a federal grand jury returned a…
OIG 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 ReleaseOIG 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.
Read the Press ReleaseOIG 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 ReleaseFour Additional Former State Troopers Repaid Over $17,500 for Alleged Overtime Abuse, Bringing Total Recovered to Over $263,000
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and Office of the Attorney General (AGO) have recovered more than $263,000 from former Massachusetts State Police (MSP) troopers for alleged unworked overtime, including settlements in December 2022 and January 2023 with four troopers who paid a total of $17,584.…
Read the Press ReleaseOffice of the Inspector General Issues Letter to Secretary Marylou Sudders
Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro expressed concerns about leadership at EHS and the Chelsea Soldiers’ Home, based on investigative reports provided to the OIG.
Read the Press ReleaseThe Internal Special Audit Unit (ISAU) Review of the MBTA’s Police Dispatch Services Contract with IXP Corporation
The OIG's Transportation Division issued a report detailing its review of the MBTA’s contract with IXP Corporation (IXP) to staff the Transit Police Department’s (TPD) dispatch center.
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