Office of the Inspector General

Parks & Rec votes to sign memorandum over cash handling, procurement

by Nick Schofield | Oct 11, 2025

During a brief special meeting Friday morning, the Parks & Recreation Commission voted to accept a memorandum of understanding with the town regarding procurement and cash handling. “The one agenda item we have is to review, discuss and potentially agree to sign...

‘Handshake deals and desk drawers’: Investigation shows former Parks & Rec director violated state procurement laws

by Mary Ellen Gambon | Sep 22, 2025

An investigation by the Office of the Inspector General showed that a former Parks & Recreation director intentionally circumvented the state’s procurement laws by arranging a “handshake agreement” with a local food truck vendor, the OIG announced Monday in a...