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Abbreviation
DOS
Agencies
Department of State
U.S. Agency for Global Media (f/k/a Broadcasting Board of Governors)
U.S. International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico, U.S. Section
Federal Agency
Yes
Location

United States

What to Report to the OIG Hotline

Report information about fraud, waste, abuse, or mismanagement, as well as other crimes or violations of federal laws, rules, and regulations, related to U.S. Department of State, U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), or U.S International Boundary Water Commission (IBWC) programs and operations to the OIG hotline. Such information may include allegations concerning:

  • Contracts
  • Grants
  • Public corruption
  • Conflict of interest
  • Other criminal or administrative misconduct involving employees, contractors/subcontractors, or grantees/subgrantees.

Information on fraud indicators can be viewed here. Department of State OIG also has jurisdiction to investigate allegations of whistleblower retaliation involving:

  • Employees of Department of State, USAGM, and IBWC contractors, subcontractors, grantees, and subgrantees; and personal services contractors
  • Department of State employees who believe their security clearance or access to classified information has been taken in retaliation for whistleblowing
What Not to Report to the OIG Hotline

The following matters are generally not investigated by Department of State OIG:

Nigerian National Guilty of Elder Fraud Related Violations in the Eastern District of Texas

Nigerian National Guilty of Elder Fraud Related Violations in the Eastern District of Texas
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Nigerian National Guilty of Elder Fraud Related Violations in the Eastern District of Texas PLANO, Texas – A Nigerian national has pleaded guilty to federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Sobanke Idris Sunday Adereti, 24, pleaded,,,

Convicted Rapist And Armed Robber Who Assumed Another’s Identity For More Than 40 Years Pleads Guilty To Federal Charges

Convicted Rapist And Armed Robber Who Assumed Another’s Identity For More Than 40 Years Pleads Guilty To Federal Charges
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Convicted Rapist And Armed Robber Who Assumed Another’s Identity For More Than 40 Years Pleads Guilty To Federal Charges Tampa, Florida – Douglas Edward Bennett (77, Clearwater) has pleaded guilty to passport fraud, aggravated identity theft, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He,,,

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