What to expect after the OIG receives a complaint?
The OIG conducts a preliminary assessment of the complaint to determine how it should proceed. Our investigations are most successful when you provide as much pertinent
If I don’t come to your office, how would I know if the OIG received my complaint?
If you submit an email complaint, you will receive an email acknowledgement letter. If you submit a written letter, you will receive an acknowledgement letter.
What information must I provide to the OIG?
Our investigations are most successful when you provide as much pertinent information as possible about the alleged suspect(s) and/or victim(s) involved. The more you information you provide us, the more thorough any OIG investigation can be in determining whether a crime or a violation has been committed.
As you fill out a fraud allegation, please include the following about the alleged suspect(s) and/or victim(s):
- Names
- Addresses
- Telephone numbers
It’s especially helpful to know facts about the alleged fraud, such as:
How should I report this information to the OIG?
You have several options
- Call the OIG Hotline at (202) 724-TIPS (8477) or 1-800-521-1639;
- Visit our office and discuss the matter with an OIG employee;
- Send a letter to the OIG;
- Visit the website and send an email to Ask the Director or fill out the online complaint form.
Who may file a complaint with the OIG?
Anyone who has information about fraud, waste, abuse, or mismanagement relating to the District of Columbia government operations and/or District employees or suspects or has evidence of any action that may be considered fraud, waste, or abuse to the DC Office of Inspector General (DCOIG).
