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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  Get assistance with your public procurement questions from our Chapter 30B Team  Register for a class or training 

What you need to know

Learn about our divisions  Read the latest OIG Bulletin  Meet the OIG Council  See our mission, vision and values 

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

  • Real Property Transactions Under M.G.L. c. 30B 

    Monday, August 2, 2021 10 a.m. -
    Sunday, September 5, 2021 6 p.m.
    Monday, August 2, 2021 10 a.m. - Sunday, September 5, 2021 6 p.m.
    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.

  • How To Navigate an Investigation by an Oversight Agency (90-Minute Webinar) 

    Wednesday, August 4, 2021
    10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
    Learn how a public agency or jurisdiction can navigate an investigation, compliance review or other scrutiny by a federal, state or local oversight agency to everyone’s benefit and satisfaction.

  • Promoting Procurement Diversity Using Chapter 30B (90-Minute Webinar) 

    Tuesday, August 10, 2021
    9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
    This webinar will review how local jurisdictions in Massachusetts can use Chapter 30B – the Uniform Procurement Act, to increase the participation in public procurement of women, minority, and veteran-owned, and other diverse businesses certified by the S

  • Contract Administration 

    Thursday, August 12, 2021
    8:30 a.m. - 3 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.

  • Massachusetts Public Construction Bid Laws and Workforce Participation Goal Requirements (90-Minute Webinar) 

    Wednesday, August 18, 2021
    10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
    A brief overview of the Massachusetts construction bid laws, including Chapter 149 and Chapter 30, Section 39M, and the legal obligations for public agencies to ensure the participation of women and minorities in the public construction workforce.

  • Winter-Related Procurement (90-Minute Webinar) 

    Wednesday, August 25, 2021
    1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
    This webinar will discuss how best to obtain supplies and services to handle whatever challenges winter brings.
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Justice Geraldine S. Hines Diversity Fellowship for Lawyers accepting applications until October 18, 2021
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