Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 41 § 23B : ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT — CITIES, TOWNS AND DISTRICTS — OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF CITIES, TOWNS AND DISTRICTS — Town departments; investigations and reports

The selectmen of any town may make an investigation into the conduct and operation of any town department. Upon completion of such investigation a report shall be submitted to the town clerk and such report shall be printed in the annual town report.