OIG Bulletin, February 2022: Free MCPPO Seminars

The Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official (MCPPO) program is pleased to offer several free webinars during the spring of 2022.

There are no prerequisites, and these trainings are open to all. Class descriptions and schedule information are below. You can register online. Note that registration closes two weeks before the webinar. Login details will be emailed to all participants. Please feel free to contact the MCPPO program with questions by phone at (617) 722-8884 or by email at MA-IGO-Training@mass.gov. We look forward to seeing you in class!

Table of Contents

ARPA Training

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) has brought millions in public dollars to cities, towns and other public entities to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic consequences. This training will give an overview of eligibility rules for fiscal recovery funds, limits on the use of ARPA funds and reporting requirements. Participants will also learn about applying Chapter 30B to ARPA funds, using collaborative and cooperative contracts, and complying with federal single audit requirements.

Length: 90 minutes

Dates/Times:

• March 24, 2022, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

• May 19, 2022, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

• June 15, 2022, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.


Fraud Awareness

Learn the basics of fraud awareness and how you can help protect your organization from fraud, waste and abuse.

Length: 60 minutes

Dates/Times:

May 4, 2022, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.


Public Sector Ethics

Ethics is a frequently used word, particularly in government. This training will look at the concept of ethics using real-life examples and case studies to answer the question of whether ethical behavior is practicable and achievable. This training will also outline what role ethics has for government employees and programs.

Length: 2 hours

Date/Time: May 23, 2022, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Preventing Common Frauds and Scams

Unfortunately, municipalities are frequent targets for fraudsters and scammers. This training will cover some simple ways that your city or town can protect itself from telemarketing scams and other fraud. Using real-world examples from a recent OIG investigation, this training will cover “red flags” to watch out for, how following Chapter 30B can protect jurisdictions from scams and other ways your municipality can keep from becoming a victim.

Length: 60 minutes

Date/Time: June 7, 2022, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

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Date published: February 25, 2022

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