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Abbreviation
DOE
Agencies
Department of Energy
Federal Agency
Yes
Location
United States
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
Hotline Page
Whistleblower Protection Page
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date
Implementation and Administration of the Human Reliability Program at the Savannah River Site
2024
DOE-OIG-24-25
Audit
Department of Energy OIG
Department of Energy
Management of Cybersecurity Over the Clearance Action Tracking System
2024
DOE-OIG-24-15
Inspection / Evaluation
Department of Energy OIG
Department of Energy
The Southwestern Federal Power System’s Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Statements Audit
2024
DOE-OIG-24-24
Other
Department of Energy OIG
Department of Energy
Four Men Plead Guilty to Defrauding Global Financial Services Company of Over Two Million Dollars
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date
The National Nuclear Security Administration’s Energy Savings Performance Contract with NORESCO, LLC at the Pantex Plant
2024
DOE-OIG-24-23
Audit
Department of Energy OIG
Department of Energy
Allegations Concerning Quality Assurance Over Glovebox Procurements at Los Alamos National Laboratory
2024
DOE-OIG-24-22
Audit
Department of Energy OIG
Department of Energy
Bonneville Power Administration’s Physical Protection Program for Critical Assets
2024
DOE-OIG-24-21
Inspection / Evaluation
Department of Energy OIG
Department of Energy
The Western Area Power Administration’s Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Statements Audit
2024
DOE-OIG-24-20
Audit
Department of Energy OIG
Department of Energy
United States Department Of Energy Employee Agrees To Pay $96,757.95 To Settle False Claims Act Allegations Regarding Her Submission Of False Claims To Obtain Economic Injury Disaster Loan
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date