Former Quincy finance director's signature used for months after departure

Purchase orders bore the ex-official's digital signature long after he left the city

Apr. 14, 2026 at 10:01am

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An extreme close-up of a rubber stamp with a faint digital signature imprint, conceptually illustrating the misuse of an official government signature.The questionable use of a former official's digital signature on city purchase orders raises alarms about financial oversight and controls.Quincy Today

An investigation has been launched in Quincy, Massachusetts after it was discovered that the digital signature of a former city finance director was used on purchase orders for the Department of Elder Services for five months after he had left his position.

Why it matters

This incident raises serious concerns about financial oversight and controls in Quincy's government, especially given a previous $3.5 million pension theft scandal that involved the misuse of official signatures.

The details

Purchase orders dated from September 2025 to January 2026 were found to bear the digital signature of the former finance director, despite him having left the city months earlier. Officials are now investigating how this could have occurred and whether any improper spending or other financial irregularities took place during this period.

  • The former finance director left his position in Quincy in September 2025.
  • Purchase orders with his digital signature were found dating from September 2025 to January 2026.

The players

Quincy Department of Elder Services

The city department where the questionable purchase orders were issued.

Former Quincy finance director

The city official whose digital signature was used on purchase orders for months after he left his position.

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What’s next

Quincy officials have launched a full investigation into how the former finance director's signature was used on purchase orders after his departure, and whether any improper spending or other financial irregularities occurred during this period.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of robust financial controls and oversight in local government to prevent the misuse of official signatures and potential fraud or abuse of public funds.