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What to Report to the EPA OIG Hotline
Fraud, Waste, or Abuse in EPA Programs
The purpose of the EPA OIG Hotline is to receive complaints of fraud, waste, or abuse in EPA programs and operations including mismanagement or violations of law, rules, or regulations by EPA employees or program participants. Examples of reportable violations include:- Contract, procurement, and grant fraud
- Bribery and acceptance of gratuities
- Significant mismanagement and waste of funds
- Conflict of interest
- Travel fraud
- Abuse of authority
- Theft or abuse of Government property
- Computer crime
Please be as specific as possible. Provide relevant names, dates and times, locations and, where appropriate, include the name of the contractor or grantee, and contract or grant numbers, and award dates. Other helpful information includes:
- How you became aware of the problem
- Have efforts been made to correct the problem
- Names of others affected by the problem
- Statute or regulation violated
- What you want EPA to do
Minor incidents, such as, minor time and attendance abuse, or misuse of Government property should be reported to appropriate program managers. Personnel matters involving requests for individual relief should be handled through the appropriate grievance process with management, and offices of personnel, equal employment and civil rights. For other questions and concerns not involving fraud, waste, or abuse in EPA programs, please see Helpful Links.