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OIG Education and Training

The Office of the Inspector General’s (OIG) Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official (MCPPO) program provides a variety of trainings and classes on public procurement, effective contract administration, fraud prevention and more.

In response to COVID-19, MCPPO classes are online only. We remain committed to our mission to promote excellence in public procurement, sound governance and the protection of public resources. Our classes are open to individuals interested in learning about public procurement laws and best practices in the Commonwealth that aid in the prevention and detection of fraud, waste and abuse of public funds. See below for upcoming available classes and trainings by date.

What would you like to do?

Top tasks

View class descriptions and schedule  Sign up for an MCPPO class: what you need to know  Learn about the MCPPO designation 

All other tasks

Learn about renewing your MCPPO designation  Read MCPPO general program FAQs  Read FAQs for MCPPO designations, OPMs and designers, and charter school officials  Learn about certification for OPMs and school project designers (MSBA requirements)  Apply for the MCPPO Designation or renew your Designation with our online form  View Fire Service Commission approved credits for MCPPO classes 

What you need to know

View all MCPPO forms  Subscribe to the OIG Bulletin  Read our OIG Bulletins  Read our updated guide for members of public boards and commissions  Sign up for our free webinar about MCPPO Designation and renewal updates 

Contact Information

Address

One Ashburton Place, Room 1311, Boston, MA 02108
Directions 

Phone

(617) 722-8884

Online

MA-IGO-Training@mass.gov

Upcoming Events

  • Contract Administration - Online Class 

    June 8, 2022, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    This 1-day live online class will provide you with all the necessary tools to successfully and efficiently administer your jurisdiction’s contracts.

  • Spotlight on Schools Online Class 

    Part 3: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 (8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
    This 3-part online class will focus on specialized issues and challenges confronting school officials and staff.

  • Chapter 30B Terms, Misconceptions and Practices 

    Wednesday, June 15, 2022
    8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    This 1-day class will clarify certain Chapter 30B practices, including those related to contract amendments, exemptions and cooperative contracts.

  • American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Training (Webinar) 

    June 15, 2022, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
    This free training will give an overview of eligibility rules for fiscal recovery funds, limits on the use of ARPA funds and reporting requirements.

  • MCPPO Designation and Renewal Update (Webinar) 

    CANCELLED.
    This 30-minute free information session provides a summary of the MCPPO designation and designation updates introduced in July 2021.
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More Information

Related Services

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Additional Resources

MCPPO Spring 2022 Registration Form (PDF 454.25 KB)
Application for MCPPO Designation (First Time or Renewal) (PDF 245.24 KB)
Criminal Offender Record Information Acknowledgement Form for MCPPO (PDF 455.53 KB)
MCPPO Annual Report Brochure (PDF 1.39 MB)
OIG Bulletin, October 2021, Vol. 2, #3-4 (PDF 1.63 MB)
The Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official Program: Fifteenth Anniversary Report, August 29, 2013 (PDF 149.72 KB)
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