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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.

MCPPO classes are mostly online and include both live and self-paced virtual trainings. 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.

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Upcoming Events

  • Winter-Related Procurement (Webinar) 

    August 24, 2022,10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    This 90-minute webinar will discuss how best to obtain supplies and services to handle whatever challenges winter brings.

  • Public Contracting Overview - Online Class 

    September 13, 14, 15, 2022, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
    This 3-day course will provide an overview of the legal requirements for public contracting by local governmental entities, districts and authorities.
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View class descriptions and schedule  Sign up for an MCPPO class: what you need to know 

MCPPO Program: Helpful Links

Learn more about the MCPPO program  Read MCPPO general program FAQs  View all MCPPO forms  Learn about certification for OPMs and school project designers (MSBA requirements)  View Fire Service Commission approved credits for MCPPO classes  View American Institute of Architects (AIA) Approved Credits for MCPPO Classes 

MCPPO Designations

Learn about the MCPPO Designation  Learn about renewing your MCPPO Designation  Read FAQs for MCPPO designations, OPMs and designers, and charter school officials  Apply for the MCPPO Designation or renew your Designation with our online form 

Additional Options

Get technical assistance with your public procurement questions from our Chapter 30B team  Subscribe to the OIG Bulletin  Read our OIG Bulletins  Read our updated guide for members of public boards and commissions 
MCPPO Fall 2022 - Spring 2023 Registration Form (PDF 500.96 KB)
MCPPO Summer 2022 Registration Form (PDF 381.54 KB)
MCPPO Annual Report Brochure (PDF 1.39 MB)
Application for MCPPO Designation (First Time or Renewal) (PDF 245.24 KB)
Criminal Offender Record Information Acknowledgement Form for MCPPO (PDF 455.53 KB)
The Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official Program: Fifteenth Anniversary Report, August 29, 2013 (PDF 149.72 KB)
Guide for Members of Public Boards and Commissions (PDF 935.44 KB)
OIG 2021 Annual Report (PDF 1.57 MB)
OIG Bulletin, June 2022, Vol. 3, #2 (PDF 6.91 MB)

Contact Information

Address

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

Phone

(617) 722-8884

Online

MA-IGO-Training@mass.gov

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