David M. Shapiro

David M. Shapiro serves as a Distinguished Lecturer and Program Director for the MPA in Inspection & Oversight at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York. Based in the Department of Public Management, he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in forensic accounting, auditing, and public sector oversight. His career spans roles as an FBI special agent, assistant prosecutor in Essex County, NJ, and Global Practice Leader at Aon's Corporate Investigative Solutions, where he led financial crime investigations.

His educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (minor in English literature) from Rutgers University, 1980
• Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law, 1985
• Master of Business Administration in Accounting from Seton Hall University School of Business, 1988

Shapiro's research centers on white-collar crime, financial fraud, and organized crime, with expertise in forensic accounting, financial due diligence, and public sector oversight. He investigates fraud prevention through financial metrics and the role of inspectors general in corruption control, bridging accounting, law enforcement, and criminal justice.

His recent publications demonstrate sustained focus on forensic accounting applications for combating financial crime and enhancing governmental accountability. Key themes include digital funds transfers in organized crime (2021), state inspectors general's impact on corruption (2020), and accounting information systems (2018), culminating in his 2023 critical examination of global enterprises undermining public interests.

While no major scientific awards are documented, Shapiro's expertise is frequently sought by media outlets including the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and CNBC for commentary on high-profile financial crime and corruption cases.

As MPA-Inspection & Oversight Program Director, Shapiro oversees curriculum development and student training in fraud examination. His professional background suggests active mentorship and industry connections informing student guidance, though specific advisees and research grants are not detailed in available materials.