Cedar Rapids Man to Spend More than Seven Years in Federal Prison for COVID-19 Fraud and Illegally Possessing a Gun
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Small Business Administration
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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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South Florida Federal Jury Convicts Woman of COVID-19 Relief Fraud
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Investigative Press Release
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SBA OIG Fall 2021 Semiannual Report to Congress
2021
Semiannual Report
Small Business Administration OIG
Small Business Administration
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COVID-19 EIDL Program Recipients on the Department of Treasury's Do Not Pay List
2022
22-06
Review
Small Business Administration OIG
Small Business Administration
Pandemic
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Shepherd restaurant owner admits theft in COVID-19 relief loan program
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Investigative Press Release
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Owasso Man Convicted for Applying for Paycheck Protection Program Loans under False Pretenses
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Investigative Press Release
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Former Miami-Dade County Employee Sentenced to Federal Prison for COVID-19 Relief Fraud
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Investigative Press Release
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South Florida Tax Preparer Sentenced in COVID-19 Fraud Scheme
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Investigative Press Release
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San Fernando Valley Family Members Sentenced to Years in Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining Tens of Millions of Dollars in COVID Relief
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Investigative Press Release
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Independent Auditors’ Report on SBA’s FY 2021 Financial Statements
2022
22-05
Audit
Small Business Administration OIG
Small Business Administration
The Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990, as amended, requires an annual independent audit and report on the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA’s) consolidated financial statements.The Office of Inspector General contracted with the independent certified public accounting firm KPMG LLP to...