A communication from the Office of the Inspector General (see Section 12 of Chapter 12A of the General Laws and Section 231 of Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024) submitting a report entitled: The Steamship Authority’s Website Development Project

This bill serves as a formal submission of a report by the Office of the Inspector General regarding the Steamship Authority's website development project. The document details numerous findings of failure, including poor planning, mismanagement of federal funds, and the appointment of unqualified staff. It highlights specific issues such as underestimated timelines, lack of clear project scopes, and a failure to learn from past mistakes. The report concludes with recommendations for the Steamship Authority to address these operational and financial shortcomings to prevent future issues.