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The Office of Inspector General's mission is to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse, violations of law, and to promote economy, efficiency and effectiveness in the operations of the FCC. As an independent office within the FCC, OIG strives to promote accountability and performance in the management of FCC programs, policies and people by independently conducting audits and investigations, and recommending corrective action, when appropriate.
The FCC Inspector General is a Presidentially-appointed and Senate-confirmed officer with authority granted under Inspector General Act of 1978, 5 U.S.C. App., as amended (IG Act). Pursuant to the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018.
The two operating components of FCC OIG are the Office of Audit and Office of Investigation. The Management Division supports both the Inspector General and the operating components by providing budget and administrative services.
Leadership:
Fara Damelin
Inspector General
Contact:
Report Waste, Fraud & Abuse
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Phone: (202) 418-0473
Toll Free: (888) 863-2244
FAX: (202) 418-2811
Email: [email protected]
FCC, OIG Social Media Presence Connections
FCC, OIG X, Facebook and LinkedIn social media platforms are designed to share information. Comments posted to these platforms do not constitute a Hotline submission. To report fraud waste and abuse send an email to the OIG Hotline or contact us at the number listed above.
Career Opportunities Update
We extend our gratitude to all candidates who participated in the CIGIE Career Fair on March 28, 2024, and submitted resumes. Keep an eye out for upcoming opportunities!
News, Advisories and Outreach
OIG Immediate Release Regarding repayment of ACP subsidies and OIG Advisory notifying other ACP providers