News and Updates

2012 Highlights:
• The Office's investigations resulted in recoveries, fines and penalties of $12,628,924;
• The Office identified potential cost savings of $233,548,146;
• The Office completed a review of an energy management services contract, which resulted in a settlement.

• Full report:   Report Pursuant to Section 182 of Chapter 139 of the Acts of 2012: Assessing MassHealth’s Identification and Recovery of Noncustodial Parents’ Health Insurance, March 2013  file size 1MB

• Full report:   Review of Eligibility for the Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children Program, January 2013   file size 1MB

Inside the January 2013 Procurement Bulletin:
- New MCPPO schedule and information on new classes;
- Article on the Supreme Judicial Court's ruling on an energy broker contract; and
- Article on an Attorney General's Office settlement on behalf of the MBTA.

In compliance with Section 33 of Chapter 30 of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Inspector General submitted four legislative proposals for the 2013 session of the General Court.

Transition team brings extensive finance, civil, business, legal, & investigation experience

Inspector General Cunha agreed today to take charge of the review of the Hinton Drug Laboratory. Cunha plans to look at the lab's operations, paying particular attention to its policies and procedures. Link to Governor's press release.

Inside the Newest Procurement Bulletin:
- Letter from the New Inspector General
- New 18th Filed Sub-bid Category
- Hiring Certified Public Accountants - Best Practices 
- New MCPPO designees
- July-December 2012 MCPPO Schedule

Update December 6, 2012: There are no positions available at this time.

Update October 31, 2012: The deadline for the Program Coordinator and Associate General Counsel positions has passed.  The deadline for the Director of Internal Special Audit Unit position has been extended. 

The Office of the Inspector General is seeking candidates to fill three positions - Director of Internal Special Audit Unit, Program Coordinator, Associate General Counsel.  The job descriptions are available at the Human Resources Department website.  

The MA OIG found no evidentiary basis of allegations of illegal removal and disposal of asbestos and lead.

Inspector General Glenn A. Cunha names Natalie S. Monroe to serve as his First Assistant Inspector General.

Massachusetts Inspector General Joint Investigation Results in the U.S. Attorney Obtaining Federal Charges of Wire Fraud Against a Westford Man

Inside the Newest Procurement Bulletin:
- Letter from the Inspector General
- Construction Materials Procurements
- New MCPPO designees
- July-December 2012 MCPPO Schedule

Cost saving, performance enhancement measures and eligibility certification standards recommendations for the MBTA program The RIDE.

In December 2010 the Office concluded an investigation into a complaint concerning the quote process for the pest control contract that was to be awarded by the Plymouth County Commissioners. The pest control contract involved pest control services for seven Plymouth County buildings, including the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office, the Brockton Superior Court, three District Courts, the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds, and the Plymouth County Commissioners’ Office.  The Office found that collusion and bid rigging occurred in the procurement of the contract.

From the Report:
The OIG review identified a number of “red flags” of fraud regarding the creation and administration of the [Retirees’ Health Insurance Trust Fund] annuity and the Trust. The OIG identified legal and other violations that call for training in proper investing and investment practices, greater staff education in applicable municipal finance and public records law, and fraud prevention and trust governance.

Inside the Newest Procurement Bulletin:
- Domain Names, Acquisition of a Top Level Domain Name Under M.G.L. c.30B
- Verizon Settlement Agreement—Municipalities
- Special Requirements for School Transportation Contracts
- Tips to Avoid School Bus Contract Bid Protests and more