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Shapiro Probes Sheriffs' Spending: Overruns, Free Calls

Massachusetts State Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro is investigating county sheriffs budget overruns, totaling over $100 million in fiscal year 2025. Shapiros team is reviewing financial records, communications, and non-law enforcement activities. A preliminary report is due in February. Sheriffs blame overspending on union pay raises, building repairs, medical care, and a state law requiring free phone calls for prisoners. The probe is confidential, covering off-site non-law enforcement work and costs for implementing free inmate calls. Some sheriffs started the new fiscal year in the red due to last years shortfalls. Checkout Solipillow.com

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