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WHAT'S NEW?
(updated 3/27/2008)
IG INFORMATION AND ACTIVITIES:
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The Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General is a state watchdog agency. The Office has a broad mandate to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse in government. The Office conducts operational and management reviews, analyzes legislation and regulations, provides technical assistance, and conducts civil and criminal investigations. The Office has established a confidential toll-free hotline number -- 800-322-1323 -- and invites calls to report suspected fraud, waste, and abuse in government.
- Contacting the Inspector General's Office
Address, phone numbers, and how to report fraud, waste, and abuse.
- Mission and History
A statement of the Office's goals and strategies.
- Procurement Assistance and Enforcement
An overview of the Office's program to assist public officials making procurements under M.G.L. c. 30B and the Office's bid protest process. Information on obtaining assistance with design and construction contracts and state contracts for supplies and services.
- Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official Program - Overview and Seminar Schedule
Overview of the Office's certification program promoting professionalism and excellence in public procurement. The program assists participants to make best value procurements for their jurisdictions.
- Publications
A listing of publications produced by the Office, including reports, manuals, newsletters, etc. Several publications are available in electronic format.
- Public Construction Reform
Information on Chapter 193 of the Acts of 2004, entitled "An Act Further Regulating Public Construction in the Commonwealth." The Act made significant revisions to the Commonwealth's public design and construction laws.
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