Office of the Inspector General

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 in government.

Justice Geraldine S. Hines Diversity Fellowship for Lawyers

We are now accepting applications for the Justice Geraldine S. Hines Diversity Fellowship for Lawyers. The deadline to apply is November 1, 2021.

The Justice Geraldine S. Hines Diversity Fellowship for Lawyers provides opportunities for motivated professionals who want to begin a career in public service as a lawyer and gain valuable experience while serving the people of the Commonwealth. We are seeking candidates whose diverse backgrounds and experiences will contribute to their work as a lawyer in the Office of the Inspector General (OIG). The legal fellowship is a two-year 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

Who We Serve

We serve the residents of Massachusetts, state and local governments, and those who work with the government by promoting transparency, efficiency and accountability in government.

Upcoming Events

Contract Administration

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

8:30 a.m. - 4 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.
Public Contracting Overview Class

November 2, 3, 4, 2021, 8:30 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.
MCPPO Designation Renewal Class

Monday, November 8, 2021 9 a.m. -
Sunday, November 28, 2021 9 p.m.

Monday, November 8, 2021 9 a.m. - Sunday, November 28, 2021 9 p.m.

This class is for everyone who wants to retain their MCPPO designation.
Fraud Awareness Training

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

This 1-hour webinar focuses on techniques to detect fraud, waste and abuse.
Supplies and Services Contracting Online

November 29, 2021 - January 30, 2022
Real Property Transactions Under M.G.L. c. 30B

December 13, 2021 - January 16, 2022

This 5-week self-paced class covers the statutes and procedures that apply to the acquisition and disposition of land and buildings by local governmental bodies.

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