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Website
https://www.fec.gov/office-inspector-general/
Abbreviation
FEC
Agencies
Federal Election Commission
Federal Agency
Yes
Location

United States

What to Report to the OIG Hotline
The OIG has authority to investigate matters that concern FEC personnel, programs, operations, and funds, so as to prevent and detect fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, and related misconduct. OIG investigations analyze complaints from employees, contractors, and concerned members of the public to determine if complaints allege violations of law, regulation, or policy and impact FEC programs of operations. The subject of an OIG investigation may range from any agency employee, FEC contractor, consultant, or a person or entity involved in alleged wrongdoing that concerns FEC personnel, programs, operations, or funds. OIG investigations may address administrative, civil, or criminal violations of laws, regulations, and policies. Matters appropriate for OIG investigation include, but are not limited to: • Theft • Misuse of resources • Acquisition fraud • Employee misconduct • Mismanagement • Retaliation • Time and attendance fraud • Travel fraud • Conflicts of interest • Ethical violations • Abuse of authority • Prohibited personnel practices If you wish to file a complaint with the FEC OIG, please provide sufficient information so that we can initiate an inquiry as insufficient information can hinder the OIG’s investigation. You may file a complaint via the following three methods: 1. File a complaint through the FEC OIG Hotline Portal (preferred method) 2. File a complaint by completing the Hotline Complaint Form and mailing it to: Federal Election Commission Office of Inspector General 1050 First Street, NE Suite 1010 Washington, DC 20463 3. File a complaint in person at the OIG or via telephone by calling the OIG Hotline at 202-694-1015 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. You may also dial toll-free at 1-800-424-9530 (menu option 0; then dial 1015). *Please be advised that FEC OIG personnel are maintaining limited office hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Accordingly, we recommend using the FEC OIG Hotline Portal to submit complaints.
What Not to Report to the OIG Hotline
The OIG does not generally investigate equal employment opportunity matters, Hatch Act violations, and violations of the Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA). If you wish to file a complaint regarding equal employment opportunity matters, please contact the FEC Equal Employment Opportunity Office. If you wish to file a complaint regarding a Hatch Act violation, please contact the U.S. Office of Special Counsel. If you wish to file a complaint regarding a violation of the FECA, please contact the FEC Office of General Counsel. Matters involving the administration of Federal elections, such as election fraud, voting system standards, and voter registration should be addressed to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, 202-566-3100 or 866-747-1471 and/or the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division Voting Section, 202-307-2767.
Hotline Page
https://fecoig.ains.com
Whistleblower Protection Page
https://www.fec.gov/office-inspector-general/whistleblower-protections/

Audit of the Federal Election Commission Annual Financial Statements Fiscal Year 2020

2021
Audit
Federal Election Commission OIG
Federal Election Commission

Pursuant to the Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990, as amended, this memorandum transmits the Independent Auditor’s Report issued by Brown & Company Certified Public Accountants and Management Consultants, PLLC (Brown & Company) for the fiscal year (FY) ending September 30, 2020. Enclosed you will...

Management and Performance Challenges Facing the FEC for Fiscal Year 2021

2021
Top Management Challenges
Federal Election Commission OIG
Federal Election Commission

In accordance with the Reports Consolidation Act of 2000, the Federal Election Commission (i.e., the “FEC” or “Commission”) Office of Inspector General (OIG) identifies the most serious management and performance challenges facing the Commission and provides a brief assessment of the Commission’s...

2010 Follow-up Audit of Privacy and Data Protection

2011
OIG-10-03
Audit
Federal Election Commission OIG
Federal Election Commission

The importance of data protection and privacy within the Federal government and commercial enterprises is constantly increasing and requires continuous attention. The challenges will be even greater in the future as the potential use of new technologies (e.g., cloud computing, more prolific use of...

Inspection of the FEC's disaster recovery plan and continuity of operations plans

2013
OIG-12-06
Inspection / Evaluation
Federal Election Commission OIG
Federal Election Commission

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) Office of Inspector General (OIG) contracted with Brown & Company (Brown) to perform an inspection of the FEC’s Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) and Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP). The objective of the inspection was to determine if the FEC has effectively...

Audit of the Federal Election Commission's Office of Human Resources

2013
OIG-12-05
Audit
Federal Election Commission OIG
Federal Election Commission

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted the Audit of the Federal Election Commission’s Office of Human Resources (OHR) based on the numerous findings identified in the 2009 Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) Human Capital Management Evaluation Report, concerns about the effectiveness of...

2010 Follow-up Audit Report of Procurement and Contract Management

2011
OIG-10-02
Audit
Federal Election Commission OIG
Federal Election Commission

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the Federal Election Commission (FEC) contracted with Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. (CBH) to perform a follow-up audit of procurement and contract management policies and procedures used by the FEC and to determine whether the FEC is complying with the...

SPECIAL REVIEW 19-01: Use of TRANServe Benefits During the FY 19 Government Shutdown

2020
SR19-01
Review
Federal Election Commission OIG
Federal Election Commission

In efforts to provide FEC management insight into the TRANServe program’s internal controls and operations, the OIG sought answers to the following questions: Did FEC employees misuse their TRANServe benefits during the FY 19 shutdown?Has management established adequate internal controls to monitor...

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