How to Report Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
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, or the OIG’s text telephone (TTY) at 703-883-4359 (Note: To ensure confidentiality, calls to the OIG are not recorded.);
- by sending a fax to 703-883-4059;
- by sending an e-mail to fca-ig-hotline@rcn.com (Note: To ensure confidentiality, this account is not connected to the FCA network.); or
- by writing to the Office of Inspector General, Farm Credit Administration, 1501 Farm Credit Drive, McLean, VA 22102.
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.
Protections for Complainants
Complainants may make allegations anonymously. However, anonymous allegations may lack the specificity needed for the OIG to fully investigate. Complainants who identify themselves will not have their names revealed unless the Inspector General determines the disclosure is unavoidable.
Reprisal and retaliation for reporting wrongdoing is prohibited by Federal law and regulations. (See the No Fear Act.) However, individuals may be subject to disciplinary or criminal action for knowingly making a false complaint or providing false information.