Former Government Contractor Sentenced For Helping Himself To Electronic Devices That He Sold On eBay
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Investigative Press Release
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Abbreviation
DOC
Agencies
Department of Commerce
Federal Agency
Yes
Location
United States
What to Report to the OIG Hotline
Commerce OIG maintains a Hotline for receiving allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, or gross mismanagement in the Department of Commerce’s programs and operations, including any organization or entity receiving Departmental funds. The following is a list of examples of types of allegations that should be reported:
- Contract and grant fraud
- Environmental, health, and safety violations
- Computer crimes (including internet pornography)
- Product substitution and suspect/counterfeit parts
- Bribery, kickbacks, and gratuities
- False statements and false claims
- Conflicts of interest and ethics violations
- Travel fraud
- Theft or abuse of government property
- Gross mismanagement of funds
- Other violations of federal laws and regulations
What Not to Report to the OIG Hotline
Certain matters are better resolved through other channels, instead of the Commerce OIG Hotline. The following matters are NOT generally investigated by Commerce OIG:
- 911 emergencies regarding a Departmental facility or operation. Report to the local or state law enforcement authorities and the Department of Commerce’s Office of Security.
- Complaints of EEO discrimination and retaliation. Report to the Department of Commerce’s Office of Civil Rights.
- Personal theft. Report to Department of Commerce’s Office of Security.
- Personnel matters involving requests for individual relief. Report to the servicing Office of Human Resources Management.
- Employment related grievances or complaints against management officials unless part of a whistleblower claim. Report to the servicing Office of Human Resources Management.
- Assistance with the U.S. patent application process (e.g., initial filing, patent examination, and post-examination) and case prosecution concerns (e.g., claim objections, after-final practice, claim rejections and restrictions). Contact the Patents Ombudsman Office (https://www.uspto.gov/patent/ombudsman-program).
Whistleblower Protection Page
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Article Type
Investigative Press Release
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2023
OIG-23-005-A
Audit
Department of Commerce OIG
Department of Commerce
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SAR-2022-09
Semiannual Report
Department of Commerce OIG
Department of Commerce
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OIG-23-004-I
Inspection / Evaluation
Department of Commerce OIG
Department of Commerce
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OIG-23-001
Top Management Challenges
Department of Commerce OIG
Department of Commerce
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Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date
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2022
OIG-22-033-A
Audit
Department of Commerce OIG
Department of Commerce
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2022
OIG-22-032-A
Audit
Department of Commerce OIG
Department of Commerce
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2022
OIG-22-028-A
Audit
Department of Commerce OIG
Department of Commerce
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