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Office of the Inspector General (OIG)

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is an independent agency that prevents and detects fraud, waste and abuse of public funds and public property and promotes transparency and efficiency in government. We serve the residents of Massachusetts, state and local governments, and those who work with the government.

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Recent News & Announcements

News

Four Additional Former State Troopers Repaid Over $17,500 for Alleged Overtime Abuse, Bringing Total Recovered to Over $263,000 

1/27/2023 Office of the Inspector General

News

Office of the Inspector General Issues Letter to Secretary Marylou Sudders 

1/03/2023 Office of the Inspector General

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Helpful Links

View OIG Bulletins, Guides, Advisories and Forms  View OIG Letters, Reports and Recommendations  Learn About the OIG  View ARPA Information and Resources from the OIG  View Public Procurement and Chapter 30B Resources  Explore Our MCPPO Education and Training Program 

Contact Us

Address

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

Phone

Main Office (617) 727-9140

Open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., M-F

Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline (800) 322-1323

24-hour Confidential Reporting

Chapter 30B Assistance Hotline (617) 722-8838

Available 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., M-F

MassDOT Fraud Hotline (855) 963-2580

24-hour Confidential Reporting

MCPPO Classes and Training Inquiries (617) 722-8884
Media Inquiries (617) 722-8822
We welcome non-English speakers to contact us. Confidential translation services are available in most languages.

Let us know which language you will need when first contacting us.

Online

Main Office MA-IGO-General-Mail@mass.gov
Report fraud, waste or abuse of government funds or property to the OIG OIG Confidential Online Fraud Reporting Form  
Report fraud, waste or abuse of government funds or property related to public transportation OIG Confidential Online Reporting Form for Fraud Related to Public Transportation 
Chapter 30B Technical Assistance Form Chapter 30B Technical Assistance Form 
Chapter 30B Assistance Hotline Email 30BHotline@mass.gov
MCPPO Classes and Trainings Inquiries MA-IGO-Training@mass.gov

Upcoming Events

  • Public Contracting Overview - Online Class 

    March 7, 8, 9, 2023, 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.

  • Design and Construction Contracting Class (Blended Webinar) 

    Part 1: February 13 - March 19 (Self-paced), Part 2: June 13, 2023 (one-day live webinar)
    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 

    February 14, 2023, 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.

  • Fraud Awareness Training - Webinar 

    February 15, 2023, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
    This 1-hour webinar focuses on techniques to detect fraud, waste and abuse.
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