OIG Bulletin, August 2020: Resources and Training Opportunities

The OIG is committed to helping public employees, vendors and members of the public learn more about local government, procurement processes and applicable laws.

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We have compiled a short list of resources and upcoming training opportunities that may be of interest to our readers. All of the resources and trainings described on this page are free.

Upcoming Trainings Opportunities

  1. The Division of Local Services (DLS) at the Massachusetts Department of Revenue has created a Municipal Finance Training and Resource Center to provide general information to municipal officials and others interested in local government. DLS updates these documents and training videos regularly. Topics include overviews of municipal management, financial management, municipal finance best practices and more.
  2. The Commonwealth’s Operational Services Division (OSD) offers buyer training courses. These live webinars and recorded webcasts include Essentials of State Procurement and Advanced Purchasing in COMMBUYS.
  3. OSD also offers vendor training courses. These courses are designed for a variety of audiences, from businesses considering working with the Commonwealth to seasoned statewide contractors. Courses include Connecting Your Business to the Commonwealth, COMMBUYS: The Seller Role and Demystifying the RFR.
  4. The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office provides training about the state’s Open Meeting Law. They currently offer a free webinar with updates and guidance about compliance with the Open Meeting Law.

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