Past events for Download OIG Public Purchasing and Public Construction Manuals

This 3-hour training provides a broad overview for public officials, public board and committee members, and private contractors interested in a brief introduction to MA public construction procurement, project oversight requirements and best practices.

This 3-part online class will focus on specialized issues and challenges confronting school officials and staff.

This 1-day OIG Academy workshop focuses on the nuances between issuing an invitation for bids (IFB) or a request for proposals (RFP) to procure supplies and services.

This 1-day class gives procurement officials and other public employees the tools to prevent and detect procurement fraud.

This online class is geared toward those interested in exploring a variety of advanced topics and procurement practices.

This 1-day class reviews the exemptions and exceptions contained in Chapter 30B and suggests best practices for public officials to use when acquiring exempt supplies or services.

This 3-hour class will provide step-by-step guidance and recommendations on conducting a M.G.L. c. 149 prequalification process.

This 1-day class will clarify certain Chapter 30B practices, including those related to contract amendments, exemptions and cooperative contracts.

This 1-day class is designed for procurement officials who do not specialize in managing public construction projects.

This webinar will review how local jurisdictions in Massachusetts can use Chapter 30B to increase the participation in public procurement of women, minority, and veteran-owned, and other diverse businesses certified by the Supplier Diversity Office.

This 90-minute webinar class provides an overview of financial statement fraud and increases your ability to identify fraud indicators when reviewing financial statements.

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