How does someone contact the USAID OIG Hotline?
Complainants can reach the USAID OIG Hotline in a number of different methods to report fraud, waste and abuse including:
- By completing an online form on our website
- By mail:
- U.S. Agency for International Development
- Office of Inspector General
- P.O. Box 657
- Washington, DC 20044-065
What is considered fraud, waste, or abuse?
Fraud is defined as the wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain. Fraud includes false representation of fact, making false statements, or by concealment of information.
Waste is defined as the thoughtless or careless expenditure, mismanagement, or abuse of resources to the detriment (or potential detriment) of the U.S. government. Waste also includes incurring unnecessary costs resulting from inefficient or ineffective practices, systems, or controls.
How are complainants protected?
When submitting a complaint to the OIG, you do not have to identify yourself. All complaints submitted to the Hotline are treated with high sensitivity. When submitting a complaint to the OIG, you have the option to 1) remain anonymous 2) provide information confidentially to OIG personnel 3) Waive confidentiality and agree to be contacted by OIG personnel and others outside OIG.