Introductory online course available at no cost and covers the legal requirements for the procurement of contracts by local governmental bodies for supplies, services and real property under M.G.L. c.30B
See a complete list of training offered by the Office of the Inspector GeneralLegal requirements, recommended practices, and sources of advice for procuring supplies, services, and real property.
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has extensive information and programs on Chapter 30B to assist local governments to ensure compliance in their procurement procedures when contracting for supplies, services and real property. Please use the following links and other resources on this page for more information.
Enacted in 1990, Chapter 30B of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Uniform Procurement Act, establishes uniform procedures for local governments to use when contracting for supplies, services, and real property.
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