Using Cooperative and Collective Contracts Under Chapter 30B*
This presentation will discuss the Chapter 30B option to create and/or use preexisting cooperative or contracts to save time and money for your jurisdiction through group purchasing and procurement efficiencies.
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.