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Website
http://www.sba.gov/office-of-inspector-general
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).
Hotline Page
https://www.sba.gov/oig/hotline
Whistleblower Protection Page
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/oversight-advocacy/office-inspector-general/whist…

Former Bangor Business Owner Sentenced to 20 Months for Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP) Loan Fraud

Former Bangor Business Owner Sentenced to 20 Months for Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP) Loan Fraud
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

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Restaurateur Pleads Guilty To Large-Scale COVID-19 Pandemic Loan Fraud And Interstate Threats

Restaurateur Pleads Guilty To Large-Scale COVID-19 Pandemic Loan Fraud And Interstate Threats
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Restaurateur Pleads Guilty To Large-Scale COVID-19 Pandemic Loan Fraud And Interstate Threats Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that restaurateur BESIM KUKAJ pled guilty today to bank fraud conspiracy and making interstate threats. KUKAJ,,,

Six Philadelphia-Area Individuals Charged with Over One Million Dollars in COVID Fraud Scheme

Six Philadelphia-Area Individuals Charged with Over One Million Dollars in COVID Fraud Scheme
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Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Six Philadelphia-Area Individuals Charged with Over One Million Dollars in COVID Fraud Scheme PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Wylene Johnson, 41, of Chester, PA; Cookie Bundy, 41, of Philadelphia, PA; Hakeem Cooper, 42, of Philadelphia, PA; Louis Barnett, 43,,,

Former Chief Financial Officer Sentenced to 41 Months of Imprisonment for $2 Million Fraud

Former Chief Financial Officer Sentenced to 41 Months of Imprisonment for $2 Million Fraud
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Former Chief Financial Officer Sentenced to 41 Months of Imprisonment for $2 Million Fraud GREENSBORO – The former chief financial officer of a company in High Point, North Carolina, was sentenced today in federal court in Greensboro for wire fraud, announced United States Attorney Sandra J,,,

Former Hollywood Executive Sentenced to over 3 Years in Federal Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining $1.7 Million in COVID-Relief Loans

Former Hollywood Executive Sentenced to over 3 Years in Federal Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining $1.7 Million in COVID-Relief Loans
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Former Hollywood Executive Sentenced to over 3 Years in Federal Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining $1.7 Million in COVID-Relief Loans LOS ANGELES – The former chairman and CEO of Beverly Hills-based Aviron Pictures was sentenced today to 41 months in federal prison for applying for and receiving $1.7,,,

Management Challenges of Federal Agencies in Preparing for and Responding to Natural Disasters

2023
2023-FW-1001
Audit
Department of Housing and Urban Development OIG
Department of Housing and Urban Development

As part of a Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) Disaster Assistance Working Group cross-cutting initiative, we summarized the conclusions, findings, and recommendations of 28 reports related to the Federal Government’s natural disaster preparedness and response...

Four Defendants Sentenced for COVID-19 Relief Fraud

Four Defendants Sentenced for COVID-19 Relief Fraud
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Four Defendants Sentenced for COVID-19 Relief Fraud Memphis, TN – Four defendants have been sentenced for conspiracy to defraud the Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. The EIDL program provided grants and low-interest loans to small businesses affected by,,,

Gresham Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Covid Relief Funds

Gresham Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Covid Relief Funds
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Gresham Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Covid Relief Funds PORTLAND, Ore.—A Gresham, Oregon man pleaded guilty today for stealing more than $77,000 in funds intended to help small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Justin Allen Cunningham, 40, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud. According,,,

Report on the Most Serious Management and Performance Challenges By Office of Inspector General FY2023

2023
23-01
Top Management Challenges
Small Business Administration OIG
Small Business Administration
Pandemic

This report represents our current assessment of the U.S. Small Business Administration's programs and activities that pose significant risks, including those that are particularly vulnerable to fraud, waste, error, mismanagement, or inefficiencies. The Challenges are not presented in order of...

Bank CEO Sentenced To 14 Months In Prison For Taking Bribes In Connection With Loans Guaranteed By The Small Business Administration

Bank CEO Sentenced To 14 Months In Prison For Taking Bribes In Connection With Loans Guaranteed By The Small Business Administration
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Bank CEO Sentenced To 14 Months In Prison For Taking Bribes In Connection With Loans Guaranteed By The Small Business Administration Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that defendant EDWARD SHIN, a/k/a “Eungsoo Shin,” was sentenced to,,,

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