Hotline

The OIG Hotline (email address: oighotline@state.gov) provides a prompt, effective channel for Department emloyees and contract personnel, as well as private citizens, to report incidents of waste, fraud, abuse and mismanagement to the Inspector General. Operational controls are designed to protect the identity of the Hotline source; calls to the hotline are not recorded, except during nonduty hours hours, and callers may remain anonymous if they wish. Callers are cautioned, however, that anonymity may impede a quick or thorough investigation or the success of a later prosecution. Problems to be reported to the OIG Hotline include:

• Misuse, embezzlement, or theft of government property or funds;
• Contract and procurement fraud;
• Contractor misconduct;
• Passport and visa malfeasance;
• Fraud, waste, abuse or mismanagement of Department or BBG operations;
• Employee misconduct, such as misuse of official position, bribes, or unauthorized gifts, conflicts of interests, and other ethics violations

Information that will be helpful:

What is the problem? Who is involved? When, where and why did it happen? Is there any documentation?

Matters to first be addressed to other relevant agency authorities:

• FOIA - 900-225-5674
• EEOCR - 202-647-9294
• Payroll problems, compensation and pension - 703-875-6669
• Personnel grievances - 202-261-8110
• Retirement problems - 202-261-8980
• Passport and visa issuance problems - 202-663-1225
• Medical issues - 202-663-1611
• Ethics advice, Office of the Legal Advisor - 202-647-9598
• Security Issues, Bureau of Diplomatic Security - 202-647-6290

We cannot ensure confidentiality over the Internet.

If you are concerned about confidentiality, you should write to: Office of Inspector General HOTLINE P.O. Box 9778 Arlington, VA 22219

or call 202-647-3320, or 800-409-9926.

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