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https://www.stateoig.gov
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:

Hotline Page
https://www.stateoig.gov/hotline
Whistleblower Protection Page
https://www.stateoig.gov/whistleblower-protection

Former State Department Employee Indicted for Concealing Information in Background Investigation

Former State Department Employee Indicted for Concealing Information in Background Investigation
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Investigative Press Release
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Former State Department Employee Indicted for Concealing Information in Background Investigation WASHINGTON – Paul Michael Guertin (“Guertin”), 40, of Arizona and former resident of Washington, DC, was indicted on March 29, 2021 by a federal grand jury in the District of Columbia for wire fraud and,,,

Former Government Contracting Officer Sentenced for Bribery Conspiracy

Former Government Contracting Officer Sentenced for Bribery Conspiracy
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Investigative Press Release
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Former Government Contracting Officer Sentenced for Bribery Conspiracy ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A New Jersey woman was sentenced today to two years in prison for engaging in a bribery and procurement fraud scheme while she served as a contracting officer for the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG). “The,,,

Six Individuals Charged with Using Various Online Scams to Defraud Victims of More Than $4 Million

Six Individuals Charged with Using Various Online Scams to Defraud Victims of More Than $4 Million
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Investigative Press Release
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Six Individuals Charged with Using Various Online Scams to Defraud Victims of More Than $4 Million BOSTON – Six people were charged in three criminal complaints in connection with their roles in expansive online fraud schemes targeting individuals in the United States, including romance scams and,,,

Owner of Erie Fresh Meat Market Pleads Guilty to Food Stamp Fraud

Owner of Erie Fresh Meat Market Pleads Guilty to Food Stamp Fraud
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Investigative Press Release
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Owner of Erie Fresh Meat Market Pleads Guilty to Food Stamp Fraud ERIE, Pa. - A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of conspiracy to defraud the United States, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today. Laith Kadhem, 36, pleaded,,,

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