FY24 A.I. Things you may not know about Chapter 30B
Many people are unfamiliar with how they can use Chapter 30B to, for example, increase vendor diversity, donate surplus supplies or contract with not-for-profits without needing to use a formal bid or proposal process. We will review these and other topics and discuss some frequently asked questions we receive on our technical assistance hotline from school districts.
Neil Cohen
Director of the Regulatory and Compliance Division
Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General
Neil has a master’s degree in public administration from Columbia University and holds several professional certifications including Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Certified Inspector General. He is also a Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official (MCPPO) Neil has more than 36 years of public sector experience, including nearly 30 years with the Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General. Since 2018 he has managed the Office’s training and compliance functions. Previously, he co-managed the Office’s investigations division. Neil is also an adjunct faculty member at Clark University and UMass Lowell and is a frequent guest presenter in academia and for professional organizations. Neil also volunteers for the AARP’s Fraud Watch Network.