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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…

Mont Vernon Attorney Convicted of Engaging in Multimillion Dollar Fraud Scheme

Mont Vernon Attorney Convicted of Engaging in Multimillion Dollar Fraud Scheme
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Investigative Press Release
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Mont Vernon Attorney Convicted of Engaging in Multimillion Dollar Fraud Scheme CONCORD – Acting United States Attorney John J. Farley announced that Joseph A. Foistner, 67, of Mont Vernon, was found guilty on Thursday of four counts of bank fraud, as well as charges of wire fraud, money laundering,,,

Federal Grand Jury B Indictments Announced- December

Federal Grand Jury B Indictments Announced- December
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Investigative Press Release
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Federal Grand Jury B Indictments Announced- December Acting United States Attorney Clint Johnson today announced the results of the December 2021 Federal Grand Jury B. The following individuals have been charged with violations of United States law in indictments returned by the Grand Jury. The,,,

Prairieville Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Defrauding COVID-19 Relief Program

Prairieville Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Defrauding COVID-19 Relief Program
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Investigative Press Release
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Prairieville Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Defrauding COVID-19 Relief Program United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that Chief U.S. Judge Shelly D. Dick sentenced April R. Falgoust, age 46, of Prairieville, Louisiana, to 18 months in federal prison following her conviction,,,

Delray Beach Man Sentenced To 17 Years In Prison For Bank Fraud, False Statements, And Aggravated Identity Theft Involving COVID-19 Relief Programs

Delray Beach Man Sentenced To 17 Years In Prison For Bank Fraud, False Statements, And Aggravated Identity Theft Involving COVID-19 Relief Programs
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Investigative Press Release
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Delray Beach Man Sentenced To 17 Years In Prison For Bank Fraud, False Statements, And Aggravated Identity Theft Involving COVID-19 Relief Programs GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – Jason R. Coody, Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida announced the sentencing of Jeremie Saintvil,,,

EDVA Takes Action Against COVID-19 Fraud in 2021

EDVA Takes Action Against COVID-19 Fraud in 2021
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Investigative Press Release
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EDVA Takes Action Against COVID-19 Fraud in 2021 ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Today Jessica D. Aber, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, announced an update on the Eastern District of Virginia’s criminal and civil enforcement efforts to combat COVID-19 related fraud, including schemes,,,

Two Florida Men Plead Guilty to $35 Million COVID-19 Relief Fraud Scheme

Two Florida Men Plead Guilty to $35 Million COVID-19 Relief Fraud Scheme
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Investigative Press Release
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Two Florida Men Plead Guilty to $35 Million COVID-19 Relief Fraud Scheme Two Florida men pleaded guilty this week in the Northern District of Ohio for leading a nationwide scheme to fraudulently obtain over $35 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans guaranteed by the Small Business,,,

Oregon Dentist Faces Federal Charges for Stealing Nearly $8 Million in COVID-Relief Program Funds

Oregon Dentist Faces Federal Charges for Stealing Nearly $8 Million in COVID-Relief Program Funds
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Investigative Press Release
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Oregon Dentist Faces Federal Charges for Stealing Nearly $8 Million in COVID-Relief Program Funds PORTLAND, Ore.—A federal criminal complaint was unsealed today charging an Oregon dentist with fraudulently converting to his personal use nearly $8 million in loans intended to help small businesses,,,

Former NFL Player Sentenced to Federal Prison for COVID-19 Relief Fraud

Former NFL Player Sentenced to Federal Prison for COVID-19 Relief Fraud
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Investigative Press Release
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Former NFL Player Sentenced to Federal Prison for COVID-19 Relief Fraud Miami, Florida – A former National Football League (NFL) player was sentenced Friday to 37 months in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining over $1.2 million through a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan guaranteed by the,,,

Taylorsville Woman Charged with Making False Statements to Obtain Millions of Dollars in PPP Loans.

Taylorsville Woman Charged with Making False Statements to Obtain Millions of Dollars in PPP Loans.
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Investigative Press Release
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Taylorsville Woman Charged with Making False Statements to Obtain Millions of Dollars in PPP Loans. SALT LAKE CITY – Allison Marie Baver, 41, of Taylorsville, has been charged with nine federal criminal counts related to making false statements on loan applications to obtain funds obtained through,,,

Three Coconspirators in a Paycheck Protection Program Loan Scheme Plead Guilty

Three Coconspirators in a Paycheck Protection Program Loan Scheme Plead Guilty
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Investigative Press Release
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Three Coconspirators in a Paycheck Protection Program Loan Scheme Plead Guilty In the last week, three women who were alleged to have applied for and received almost $800,000 in Paycheck Protection Program loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration under the CARES Act have pleaded guilty,,,

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