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 in government.

MCPPO Class and Public Procurement Updates

Our MCPPO summer class registration is now open. View the full class schedule and register with our online form. We will not be holding in-person classes through December 31, 2020. We continue to convert our classes to an online Blackboard® learning management system platform. The fall schedule will be issued soon.

To assist our colleagues in public procurement, we are now offering virtual meetings for you and other staff in your jurisdiction. If you would like a virtual appointment via ZOOM or another meeting platform, please contact us at 30BHotline@state.ma.us.

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Report Public Fraud, Waste or Abuse 
The MCPPO program is now online!
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COVID-19
Get the Latest OIG COVID-19 Updates 
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Get Help with Public Procurement 
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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.

What would you like to do?

Top actions & services

Report Fraud, Waste or Abuse of Public Funds or Property  Welcome to the Office of the Inspector General  Learn about our MCPPO Training and Certification Program  

More actions & services

Work for the OIG  Get help from the OIG with public procurement questions   Use our Guides and Advisories, Procurement Bulletins and Forms  Download OIG public purchasing and public construction manuals   Find Resources for Public Design and Construction Projects  OIG Reports and Recommendations  

Recent news & announcements

News

Telemarketing Operation Paid $850,000 to Settle Investigation of Misleading Sales Practices Targeting Cities and Towns across Commonwealth 

7/08/2020 Office of the Inspector General

News

Former Accountant for Three Massachusetts Towns Indicted for Stealing $729,000 

7/07/2020 Office of the Inspector General

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