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Abbreviation
SBA
Agencies
Small Business Administration
Federal Agency
Yes
Location

United States

What to Report to the OIG Hotline
If you suspect fraud, waste, abuse, or mismanagement of federal funds involving U.S. Small Business Administration programs, operations, or personnel you may report it to the SBA OIG Hotline.
What Not to Report to the OIG Hotline
A. If you have a question regarding an SBA loan or any SBA program, please contact your local SBA District Office or the SBA Answer Desk: 1-800-U-ASK-SBA (1-800-827-5722) or answerdesk@sba.gov. For information specific to disaster loans, you may contact the SBA Disaster Loan Customer Service Center: 1-800-659-2955, or visit their website by CLICKING HERE. B. If you are a small business facing unfair or excessive federal regulatory compliance or enforcement issues such as repetitive audits or investigations, excessive fines and retaliation, the SBA National Ombudsman may be able to assist you. You may file a complaint with the SBA National Ombudsman by following the procedures provided on their website by CLICKING HERE. C. If you suspect fraud, waste, or abuse involving personnel or programs of a federal agency other than the SBA, you may make a complaint directly to the OIG of that federal agency or to the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Links to Offices of Inspectors General can be found on the website of the Council of the Inspectors General for Integrity and Efficiency by CLICKING HERE. Additionally, GAO has established a website to receive complaints of fraud, waste or abuse involving Federal funds, which can be accessed by CLICKING HERE. D. If you are having a problem with a product or service purchased from a business or merchant, you should contact your state or local government's consumer affairs department, state attorney general's office, or local Better Business Bureau. You may also consider contacting the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC is the nation’s consumer protection agency. To contact the FTC, you may find information on their website by CLICKING HERE, or by contacting them by telephone at (202) 326-2222. E. For general federal government information, you may find information on the Internet at USA.gov, which can be accessed by CLICKING HERE. You may also reach them by phone at 1-844-USA-GOV1 (1-844-872-4681).

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Utah Businessman Sentenced to Prison for Defrauding the COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program Out of Over $628,000
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Utah Businessman Sentenced to Prison for Defrauding the COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program Out of Over $628,000

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Riverside County Woman Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Running $1.7 Million COVID-19 Benefits Fraud She Advertised on Instagram
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Riverside County Woman Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Running $1.7 Million COVID-19 Benefits Fraud She Advertised on Instagram

Former SBA Employee from South Florida Headed to Federal Prison After Defrauding COVID-19 Relief Programs

Former SBA Employee from South Florida Headed to Federal Prison After Defrauding COVID-19 Relief Programs
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Former SBA Employee from South Florida Headed to Federal Prison After Defrauding COVID-19 Relief Programs

Hurricane Helene – Initial Disaster Assistance and Recovery Response

2025
25-19
Inspection / Evaluation
Small Business Administration OIG
Small Business Administration

The Office of Inspector General is issuing this inspection report to assess the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) initial response to Hurricane Helene, including staffing, loan application volume, and timeliness of disaster loan approvals. We found that in SBA’s initial disaster assistance...

Automated Controls Should Ensure Compliance with Criteria

2025
25-18
Other
Small Business Administration OIG
Small Business Administration
Pandemic

The Office of Inspector General is issuing this management advisory to present the results of our review of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) incomplete reviews of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) and grants disbursed to borrowers who self...

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