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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.

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What would you like to do?

Top tasks

Learn about our work  Join our team  See our mission, vision and values 

All other tasks

Learn about our divisions  Meet our leadership team  Discover our history  Meet the OIG Council  Read our 2021 annual report  Read our 40th anniversary issue of the OIG Bulletin 

What you need to know

Report the fraud, waste or abuse of public funds or resources  View our 2021 letters, reports and recommendations  View our guides and advisories  Get technical assistance from our Chapter 30B team  Read our OIG Bulletins  Explore our classes and trainings 
Learn about the MCPPO designation  Learn about certification for OPMs and school project designers  See our guide on American Rescue Plan Act resources 
Red Flags for Fraud (PDF 218.62 KB)
The Chapter 30B Manual: Procuring Supplies, Services and Real Property - Legal Requirements, Recommended Practices and Sources of Assistance, 8th Edition (PDF 2.06 MB)
MCPPO Annual Report Brochure (PDF 1.39 MB)
OIG Bulletin, February 2022, Vol. 3, #1 (PDF 3.07 MB)

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

  • Public Contracting Overview - Online Class 

    October 11, 12, 13, 2022, 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.

  • MCPPO Designation Renewal (Blended Class) 

    Part 1: October 17 - November 6, 2022 (self-paced); Part 2: December 15, 2022 (one-day live webinar)
    This class is for everyone who wants to retain their MCPPO designation.
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