How to report fraud, waste, and abuse

(en Español)

Because of COVID-19, the FCA McLean headquarters is currently closed. Therefore, we are limiting the ways to report fraud, waste, and abuse to include calling the OIG main line, calling the OIG hotline, or sending an email to the OIG hotline, as outlined below.

Anyone who suspects or has knowledge of fraud, waste, abuse of authority, mismanagement, or other wrongdoing should immediately contact the OIG.

FCA employees may contact the OIG directly or through their supervisors. Agency managers and supervisors are responsible for ensuring that allegations of wrongdoing are promptly reported to the OIG. The OIG can be contacted directly by

• calling the OIG’s office at 703-883-4030, the OIG Hotline at 800-437-7322 or 703-883-4316 (Note: To ensure confidentiality, calls to the OIG are not recorded.);
• sending a fax to 703-883-4059;
• sending an email to [email protected] (Note: To ensure confidentiality, this account is not connected to the FCA network.);
• writing to the Office of Inspector General, Farm Credit Administration, 1501 Farm Credit Drive, McLean, VA 22102; or
• visiting the OIG offices (Note: An in-person visit does not break confidentiality if you so request.).

Complainants should provide the following information if possible:

• A brief, accurate statement of facts believed to provide evidence of wrongdoing
• Names, addresses, and office locations of pertinent individuals and organizations, including those who may have information about the suspected wrongdoing
• Dates when the suspected wrongdoing took place or is expected to occur
• How the complainant became aware of the information
• Contracts, invoice numbers, or other related documents

Complainants should not engage in any independent inquiry or investigation and should not discuss the matter with the persons suspected of wrongdoing.  Complainants should provide the OIG with any new or additional information pertinent to the allegation.