A variety of situations may be considered fraud, waste, abuse, or mismanagement against District of Columbia government agencies.
Fraud
Any intentional deception designed to deprive the District of Columbia government unlawfully of something of value or to secure from the District an individual a benefit, privilege, allowance, or consideration to which they are not entitled. Such practices include, but are not limited to, the offer, payment, or acceptance of bribes or gratuities; making false statements; submitting false claims; using false weights or measures; evading or corrupting inspectors or other officials; deceit either by suppressing the truth or misrepresenting material facts; altering or substituting materials; falsifying records and books of accounts; arranging for secret profits, kickbacks, or commissions; and conspiring to use any of these devices. The term also includes conflict of interest cases, criminal irregularities, and the unauthorized disclosure of official information relating to procurement and disposal matters.
Waste
The extravagant careless, or needless expenditure of Government funds, or the consumption of Government property that results from deficient practices, systems, controls, or decisions.
Abuse
The intentional or improper use of Government resources that can include the excessive or improper use of one's position, in a manner contrary to its rightful or legally intended use. Examples include misuse of rank, position, or authority or misuse of District government resources.
The majority of fraud, waste, abuse, or mismanagement (FWAM) should be reported to your chain of command or your Inspector General.
Theft
Normally, reports of theft of Government property should be reported to the law enforcement authorities at the particular installation in question. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is responsible to investigate thefts and misappropriation of Government property. We will however, accept certain reports of Government property theft dependent on the circumstances surrounding your knowledge of the offense in question. If the allegations of theft of Government resources are regarding a senior official, involve a high-dollar amount, or you believe other circumstances apply, you are encouraged to contact the DCOIG Hotline by visiting our "Submit a Complaint" page.
Time and Attendance
Report minor incidents of time and attendance abuse to your supervisory chain-of-command, DCOIG, and/or your Office Human Resources representative. If the allegations of time and attendance abuse are repeated and/or egregious; have not been addressed by your supervisory chain of command or your Office Human Resources representative; involve a senior official, or you believe other circumstances apply, you are encouraged to file the complaint with the DCOIG Hotline by visiting our "Submit a Complaint" page.
Government vehicle misuse: Report minor incidents of misuse of Government vehicles to the DCOIG or Board of Ethics and Government Accountability (BEGA). If the allegations of Government vehicle misuse are repeated and/or egregious; or involves a senior official, you are encouraged to file the complaint with the DCOIG Hotline by visiting our "Submit a Complaint" page. It would be helpful to have the license tag number, color, model, and make of the subject vehicle, in addition to date, time, and location that the misuse was observed.
