OIG 2019 Reports and Recommendations

At the completion of an investigation, review, or other project, the OIG may issue a letter or report detailing findings, identifying corrective actions, and outlining recommendations to prevent future problems.

After issuing a report, the OIG may maintain an oversight role to ensure that the agency or municipality implements a suitable corrective action plan and takes any other measures called for in the report. The OIG also reports suspected criminal activity to the appropriate authorities, including the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office and the U.S. Attorney’s Office.  In addition, the Inspector General meets regularly with the Inspector General Council to discuss the OIG's activities.

2019 Reports and Recommendations

Red Flags for Fraud (pdf)

OIG Letter Regarding Penta Auto Body Co. Inc., and Violations of RMV's Rules for Used Motor Vehicle Dealers, November 2019 (pdf)

OIG Letter to Plymouth County Commissioners Regarding the Plymouth County Dredge Program, November 2019 (pdf)

OIG Letter to the Town of Montague Regarding a Disposition of Town-Owned Land, November 2019 (pdf)

OIG Letter to Joint Committee on Public Service Regarding Post-Retirement Employment Enforcement, November 2019 (pdf)

Fall River Mayor Indicted on New Bribery Extortion and Conspiracy Charges, September 2019

OIG Letter to Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development Regarding Legislation Exempting Procurement Services for Artists, August 2019 (pdf)

OIG Letter to Joint Committee on Education Regarding Legislation Proposing to Increase Purchasing Thresholds in M.G.L. Chapter 30B, August 2019 (pdf)

Inspector General Testimony on House 8 of 2019, An Act Relative to Higher Education Boards of Trustees, June 2019 (pdf)

OIG Letter to East Longmeadow Regarding the Surplus Disposition of a Fire Truck, June 2019 (pdf)

OIG Letter to Joint Committee on Housing Regarding Local Housing Authority Legislation, May 2019 (pdf)

Inspector General Testimony on House 11 of 2019, An Act Revising Chapter 30B, April 2019 (pdf)

Inspector General Testimony on House 10 of 2019, An Act Relative to Chapter 30B, April 2019 (pdf)

Inspector General Testimony on House 9 of 2019, An Act Relative to Chapter 12A, April 2019 (pdf)

Internal Special Audit Unit 2018 Annual Report, March 2019 (pdf)

Division of State Police Oversight 2018 Annual Report, March 2019 (pdf)

MassHealth and Health Safety Net Annual Report, March 2019 (pdf)

Ratepayer Cost Burden: The Expense of Municipal Light Plants’ Sick-Leave Payouts, February 2019 (pdf)

OIG Letter to the City of Methuen regarding the Police Superior Officers' Contract, February 2019 (pdf)

OIG Letter to Malden City Council on an Internal Control Review following Larceny and Embezzlement in Permits, Inspections, and Planning Services Department, January 2019 (pdf)