Upcoming events for OIG Public Procurement and Chapter 30B Programs

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  • ARPA Webinar 

    September 26, 2023 (1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
  • Public Contracting Overview - Online Class 

    October 3 - 5, 2023, 8:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    This 3-day course will provide an overview of the legal requirements for public contracting by local governmental entities, districts and authorities.
  • Chapter 30B Terms, Misconceptions and Practices 

    October 10, 2023, 8:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    This 1-day class will clarify certain Chapter 30B practices, including those related to contract amendments, exemptions and cooperative contracts.
  • Real Property Transactions Under M.G.L. c. 30B (Self-Paced, Online Class) 

    Oct. 16 - Nov. 6, 2023
    This 3-week, self-paced class covers the statutes and procedures that apply to the acquisition and disposition of land and buildings by local governmental bodies.
  • IFB and RFP Workshop (Online Class) 

    Oct. 17, 2023, 8:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    This 1-day MCPPO workshop focuses on the nuances between issuing an invitation for bids (IFB) or a request for proposals (RFP) to procure supplies and services.
  • Contract Administration - Online Class 

    Oct. 19, 2023, 8:15 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.
  • MCPPO Designation Renewal (Blended Class) 

    Oct. 23 - Nov. 13, 2023 and Nov. 21, 2023 (1-day Advanced Topics class)
    This class is for everyone who wants to retain their MCPPO designation.
  • Promoting Procurement Diversity Using Chapter 30B (90-Minute Webinar) 

    Oct. 30, 2023 (1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
    This webinar will review how local jurisdictions in Massachusetts can use Chapter 30B to increase the participation in public procurement of women, minority, and veteran-owned, and other diverse businesses certified by the Supplier Diversity Office.
  • Chapter 30B Exemptions and Exceptions - Online Class 

    Nov. 9, 2023, 8:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    This 1-day class reviews the exemptions and exceptions contained in Chapter 30B and suggests best practices for public officials to use when acquiring exempt supplies or services.
  • Fraud Awareness Training - Webinar 

    Nov. 14, 2023 (2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.)
    This 75-minute webinar focuses on techniques to detect fraud, waste and abuse.
  • How to Detect Fraud in Financial Statements - Online Class 

    November 20, 2023, 10:30 a.m. to noon
    This 90-minute webinar class provides an overview of financial statement fraud and increases your ability to identify fraud indicators when reviewing financial statements.
  • Procurement Fraud 

    Nov. 30, 2023, 8:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    This 1-day class gives procurement officials and other public employees the tools to prevent and detect procurement fraud.
  • Contract Administration Overview (Webinar) 

    Dec 1, 2023 (10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.)
    This 90-minute webinar will provide you with an overview of necessary tools to successfully and efficiently administer your jurisdiction’s contracts.
  • Supplies and Services Contracting - Online Class 

    Dec 11, 2023 - Jan 22, 2024
    This online class provides an in-depth examination of procurements under M.G.L. c. 30B.
  • Design and Construction Contracting Class (Blended Webinar) 

    Dec 18, 2023 - Jan 29, 2024 and March 28, 2024 (1-day DCL class)
    This blended class is tailored to public employees involved in the design and construction of public buildings and public works.
  • Spotlight on Schools Online Class 

    Feb. 9, 2024, 8:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
    This 3-part online class will focus on specialized issues and challenges confronting school officials and staff.