Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree Awarded Re-Certification of Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official Designation
(Saugus, MA) September 25, 2019 – The Office of Saugus Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree is pleased to announce that Town Manager Crabtree has once again been designated as a Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official (MCPPO) by the state’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG), the highest title in the state contracting program.
Town Manager Crabtree received notice of his recertification earlier this year after enrolling in and completing 25 continuing education credits, and successfully completing a two-day MCPPO Recertification Course and Exam.
The Town Manager was first designated as an MCPPO in 2015. By law, MCPPO designees must renew their certification every three years by documenting their continuing professional education, knowledge, and skill in the field of public procurement.
The MCPPO designation demonstrates a public official’s commitment to excellence in public procurement as the program is designed to teach cost-effective, ethical and modern purchasing practices, the stewardship of resources in the public’s interest, and compliance with Massachusetts contracting laws. Award of this designation demonstrates the recipient’s commitment to excellence in public procurement.
“I am proud to continue my professional development in the public purchasing field so that I can continue to better understand the interworking of the Purchasing Department, as well as offer my expertise in regard to numerous capital projects such as the new Middle-High School and Master Plan District-Wide Solution, which includes the renovations of Belmonte Middle School and Veterans Memorial Elementary School.”
The Massachusetts School Building Authority requires that one appointed member of a School Building Committee hold their MCPPO designation. Town Manager Crabtree is the MCPPO-designation appointed member on the Saugus Building Committee for the Middle-High School project.
The OIG administers the MCPPO program to develop the capacity of public purchasing officials to operate effectively and promote excellence in public procurement. As part of the program, designees are taught cost-effective, ethical, and modern purchasing practices; the stewardship of resources in the public’s interest; and compliance with Massachusetts contracting laws. The program also provides an opportunity for public officials to discuss and exchange ideas and best practices among procurement officials.
There are currently six MCPPO designations, with MCPPO being the highest, and they are widely recognized by local jurisdictions in Massachusetts as an indication of familiarity with Massachusetts procurement practices. MCPPOs must maintain their knowledge and skills and document continuing professional education to achieve recertification every three years.
For more information, contact the Town Manager’s office at 781-231-4111.
About The Town of Saugus
The Town of Saugus, Massachusetts, is a family-friendly, historic neighborhood Town located along the north shore, ten miles north of Boston. First settled in 1629, Saugus is home to historic sites, top-tier public services, and a thriving business community. Strong community support, a forward-thinking approach to town government, rich recreational opportunities, affordable choices, and easy access to all the amenities that Boston has to offer – they all contribute to make Saugus a Town where businesses flourish and families make their home.
Follow Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree on Twitter and Instagram at @scottccrabtree, and visit his blog at www.saugustownmanager.tumblr.com.
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