Steamship Authority statements in response to OIG report

FALMOUTH (December 18, 2025) – The following statements are in response to the release of a report today by the Office of the Inspector General.

“The Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority is in receipt of the Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General report on its website development project and is thoroughly reviewing the extensive document. As we have only recently received the report, we are unable to comment on specifics until that review is complete.”

- Sean F. Driscoll, Communications Director, Steamship Authority

“Today, the SSA’s Board received and reviewed the Office of the Inspector General’s report concerning the SSA’s Website Development Project.

"The Board acknowledges that continued improvements in planning, process, and oversight remain necessary.

"Over the past few years, the Board has focused on the SSA’s IT infrastructure needs and has outsourced a new reservations system, engaged qualified consultants, and created an IT Executive Steering Committee, all aimed at prioritizing an efficient IT infrastructure.

The Board is eager to embrace improvements in all SSA functions as it enters a new era under the leadership of Alex Kryska.”

- 2025 Board Chair James M. Malkin and 2026 Board Chair Peter J. Jeffrey

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