Upon receipt of a specific allegation, the OIG may take any one of the following actions:

• Initiate an audit, inspection, review, or investigation;
• Refer the matter to DOI management for appropriate review and action;
• Refer the allegation to another Federal Agency, including other Offices of Inspector General; or
• Hold the matter in abeyance until further, specific details are reported.

If known, please provide the following information concerning deception or misconduct by a contractor and/or grantee, if known, it is helpful to provide the:

• Name and address of the primary and sub-contractors;
• Type of contract (e.g. fixed-fee or cost-plus);
• Bid, contract, or grant numbers;
• Date of the contract or grant award;
• Name of the agency official responsible for the contract or grant; and
• Amount of the contract or grant.

Information on how to report fraud, waste, or abuse involving other Government Agencies can be found at IGNET.

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