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Guide for Members of Public Boards and Commissions: About the Office of the Inspector General

The Office of the Inspector General for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (“Office”) is an independent agency charged with preventing and detecting fraud, waste and abuse in the use of public funds and public property.

The Office investigates allegations of fraud, waste and abuse at all levels of government and identifies vulnerabilities and opportunities for improvement. Beyond investigations, the Office provides classes to public and private employees about compliance with Massachusetts laws that promote transparency, efficiency and accountability when governmental bodies make decisions, spend money and use public resources.

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Join the Office for Educational Opportunities

The Office offers professional training through its OIG Academy on a broad range of topics, including a class for public board and commission members. This class helps public board and commission members oversee their organizations and ensure that resources are used appropriately. 

Additional Resources

Open file,  OIG Academy Schedule and Class Information

Connect with the Office

Please explore our website for information on a variety of topics, such fraud awareness and prevention, public purchasing for supplies and services, and more.  

You can also follow the Office on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Additional Resources

Open PDF file, 1.64 MB,  Guide for Members of Public Boards and Commissions (English, PDF 1.64 MB)

Contact   for Guide for Members of Public Boards and Commissions: About the Office of the Inspector General

Phone

Main Office Call Office of the Inspector General Contact Information, Main Office at (617) 727-9140

Open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., M-F. Confidential translation services are available in most languages for non-English speakers.

Address

One Ashburton Place, Room 1311, Boston, MA 02108
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Date published: February 1, 2022
Last updated: January 26, 2024

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