Office of the Inspector General
Commonwealth of Massachusetts

WHAT'S NEW?
(updated 6/29/2009)

IG INFORMATION AND ACTIVITIES:

• Contacting the Office
   
  
• IG Mission
   
  
• Procurement Assistance
   
  
• MCPPO
   
  
• Publications

  -- Central Artery/Tunnel
  (Big Dig) Reports
   
  

• Public Design and Construction
   
  

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, or abuse in government.

ARRA REPORTING: -- To submit reports of fraud, waste, or abuse relative to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) expenditures and programs use the hotline telephone number or see "Contacting the Office" for more options.

• 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 Design and Construction
  Information on the Office's role with respect to the Commonwealth's public design and construction laws, including Construction Management at Risk and Design Build.