Past events for Office of the Inspector General

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 3-hour webinar is essential for every member of a public board, commission, committee or authority, as well as for public officials who regularly interact with public boards.

In this 90-minute webinar, participants will learn about the differences between being a manager and being a leader.

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.

This one-hour MCPPO training will cover some simple ways that your city or town can protect itself from telemarketing scams and other frauds.

This 90-minute webinar will provide attendees with an overview of the MA whistleblower provisions in the False Claims Act and Chapter 12A – the enabling statute for the Office of the Inspector General.

This training will look at the concept of ethics using real-life examples and case studies to answer the question of whether ethical behavior is practicable and achievable.

This 90-minute webinar will discuss how best to obtain supplies and services to handle whatever challenges winter brings.

Is your school ripe for a renovation? Learn how the Webster School District transformed its outdated building and achieved sustainability goals.