Investigations & Audit Support
How to Report Fraud, Waste, or Abuse
The State Auditor's Office (SAO) investigates allegations of fraud, waste, or abuse relating to state funds associated with state agencies and institutions of higher education.
We encourage you to submit your complaint in writing, providing as much detail as possible. You may submit your complaint by one of the following methods:
E-Mail
SAOIntake@sao.texas.gov
Mail
State Auditor's Office
ATTN: Investigations and Audit Support
P.O. Box 12067
Austin, TX 78711
You may also contact the SAO Fraud Hotline at 1-800-TX-AUDIT (1-800-892-8348).
The SAO will review all reports submitted. Persons who report fraud may choose to remain anonymous. Any information submitted may be subject to the Public Information Act.
If you wish to request information from the State Auditor's Office, please refer to our Public Information Act Requests page.
Information to Submit
Provide as much detail as necessary so that appropriate action can be taken. This can include the following:
- Your name (optional if you would like to remain anonymous).
- Contact information, such as e-mail, telephone, or address (if PO box, please include a physical address).
- Description of incident (see FAQ for more details).