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Welcome to the Office of the Inspector General

The Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General (OIG) promotes good government. We are committed to collaboration at all levels of government to achieve this mission for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

The OIG helps prevent and address fraud, waste and abuse in government spending. We carry out investigations at all levels of government and review programs and practices to find areas for improvement. We also provide guidance and educational training on public purchasing, fraud prevention, and other topics designed to help state and local governments to operate effectively and efficiently.

View transcript of Overview of the Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General 

What would you like to do?

Top tasks

Learn about our work  Meet our leadership team  Read our 2020 annual report 

All other tasks

Report the fraud, waste or abuse of public funds or resources  Have public procurement questions? Learn about your assistance options.  Register for a class or training 

What you need to know

Learn about our divisions  Read our OIG Bulletins  Meet the OIG Council  See our mission, vision and values  Discover our history 

Contact Information

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
MassDOT Fraud Hotline (855) 963-2580
Chapter 30B Assistance Hotline (617) 722-8838
Media Inquiries (617) 722-8822
We welcome non-English speakers to contact us. Confidential translation services are available in most languages.

Online

Main Office MA-IGO-General-Mail@mass.gov
Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline IGO-FightFraud@mass.gov
MassDOT Fraud Hotline MassDOTFraudHotline@mass.gov
Chapter 30B Assistance Hotline 30BHotline@mass.gov
Training/MCPPO Inquiries MA-IGO-Training@mass.gov
Employment Inquiries IGO-Employment@mass.gov

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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