USAID OIG’s investigative work to protect hard-earned American taxpayer dollars remains active and ongoing. Our seasoned Criminal Investigators, digital forensics specialists, and investigative analysts across the globe are working to combat the misuse of U.S. taxpayer dollars spent overseas through fraud, corruption, and diversion to foreign terrorist organizations. Our number of open complaints/allegations increases by the day, due to our active Hotline which continues to receive allegations related to misuse of taxpayer dollars by NGOs, contractors, UN agencies, and government personnel.
Of our 149 active investigations, 35 have been accepted for criminal prosecution by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and 16 have been accepted by DOJ as civil fraud matters.