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What to Report to the OIG Hotline
The Department of Energy, Office of Inspector General (OIG) maintains a Hotline to facilitate the reporting of allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, or mismanagement in U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) programs or operations. If you wish to report such allegations, you may call, send a letter, submit an online complaint, or email the OIG Hotline. Allegations may be reported by DOE employees, DOE contractors, or the general public. What to report to the Department of Energy’s OIG Hotline • Abuse of funds • Contract, Procurement, and Grant Fraud • Gross mismanagement and/or abuse of authority relating to federal contract or grant • Environment, Health, and Safety Violations • Computer Crimes • Product Substitution and Suspect/Counterfeit Parts • Bribery, Kickbacks, and Gratuities • False Statements and False Claims • Conflicts of Interest and Ethics Violations • Theft and/or Abuse of Government Property • Violation of law, rule, or regulation related to a federal contract or grant • Whistleblower retaliation (if you are a contract employee or grantee) • Other Violations of Federal Laws and Regulations • Tips or information related to Criminal Wrongdoing
What Not to Report to the OIG Hotline
What not to report to the Department of Energy’s OIG Hotline • Allegations of discrimination on the basis of race; color; religion; sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and/or sexual orientation); national origin; age (40 and over); disability (physical and/or mental); genetic information; or retaliation for prior EEO activity The Department of Energy’s Office of Economic Impact and Diversity is available to better assist in these circumstances https://www.energy.gov/diversity/services/protecting-civil-rights/equal-employment-opportunity-title-vii • Employment related grievances and complaints that concern environment, safety, health, or management of Department operations The Department of Energy’s Employee Concerns Program has been established to afford the free and open expression of employee concerns and provides DOE federal, contractor, and subcontractor employees with an independent avenue to raise any concern related, but not limited, to the environment, safety, health, and management. https://www.energy.gov/ehss/services/doe-employee-concerns-program • Differences of professional opinions The Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental, Health, Safety and Security has established the Differing Professional Opinions process to facilitate these complaints. https://www.energy.gov/ehss/doe-differing-professional-opinions • Telephonic phone scams related to energy products or services The Federal Trade Commission handles these type complaints https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#crnt&panel1-1 • Issues with utility bills or your electric service In these circumstances, you need to contact your utility provider or local utility board, if provided

Albuquerque man sentenced to prison for child pornography, false claims act violations

Albuquerque man sentenced to prison for child pornography, false claims act violations
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Albuquerque man sentenced to prison for child pornography, false claims act violations ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, announced today that Bobby Peña was sentenced on Nov. 14 to three years and seven months in prison. Peña, of,,,

The Department of Energy’s Fiscal Year 2022 Consolidated Financial Statements

2023
DOE-OIG-23-06
Audit
Department of Energy OIG
Department of Energy

The attached report presents the results of the independent certified public accountants’ audit of the Department of Energy’s consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2022, and 2021, and the related consolidated statements of net cost, changes in net position, custodial activity, and...

The Department of Energy Nuclear Waste Fund’s Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Statement Audit

2023
DOE-OIG-23-05
Audit
Department of Energy OIG
Department of Energy

The attached report presents the results of the independent certified public accountants’ audit of the balance sheets of the Department of Energy Nuclear Waste Fund, as of September 30, 2022, and 2021, and the related statements of net cost, changes in net position, and statements of budgetary...

Three Arrested for Illegal Scheme to Export Controlled Data and Defraud the Department of Defense

Three Arrested for Illegal Scheme to Export Controlled Data and Defraud the Department of Defense
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Three Arrested for Illegal Scheme to Export Controlled Data and Defraud the Department of Defense WASHINGTON – A federal indictment was unsealed today following the arrest of three defendants and their initial appearances in the U.S. District Court in the Western District of Kentucky. Phil Pascoe,,,

Depleted Uranium Hexafluoride Conversion Operations

2023
DOE-OIG-23-04
Audit
Department of Energy OIG
Department of Energy

Depleted uranium hexafluoride (DUF6) is a byproduct of uranium enrichment at Department of Energy gaseous diffusion plants since World War II. Uranium enrichment, a process used to make fuel for nuclear power plants and for military applications, created a legacy of approximately 800,000 metric tons...

Allegations of Safety Concerns at the National Nuclear Security Administration Albuquerque Complex

2023
DOE-OIG-23-03
Inspection / Evaluation
Department of Energy OIG
Department of Energy

The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) awarded Alutiiq Logistics & Maintenance Services, LLC (ALMS) a firm-fixed-price indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract valued at $50,000,000, beginning in February 2020, to provide facility maintenance and support...

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Management of Controlled Substances

2023
DOE-OIG-23-02
Inspection / Evaluation
Department of Energy OIG
Department of Energy

The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is 1 of 17 national laboratories operated by the Department of Energy. PNNL carries a broad portfolio of scientific activities within chemistry, earth science, biology, and data science. PNNL conducts research utilizing controlled substances in...

U.S. Attorney’s Office to Open a Staffed Branch Office in Tri-Cities, Washington

U.S. Attorney’s Office to Open a Staffed Branch Office in Tri-Cities, Washington
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

U.S. Attorney’s Office to Open a Staffed Branch Office in Tri-Cities, Washington Richland, Washington – Vanessa R. Waldref, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, today announced that a fully-staffed branch of the United States Attorney’s Office will be opening in Richland,,,

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