With budgets shrinking, it becomes even more important that we remain vigilant and report cases of fraud. It is everyone's responsibility to report suspected situations to the Inspector General (IG) regardless of status (ie. DoD civilian, military member, civilian/dependant). It is important that we understand DoD's definition of fraud. DoD Instruction 5505.2, "Criminal Investigations of Fraud Offenses," Feb. 6, 2003, defines fraud as follows:
Any intentional deception designed to deprive the United States of something of value or secure from the United States a benefit, privilege, allowance, or consideration to which he or she is not entitled. Such practices include:
- Offering payment or accepting bribes or gratuities.
- Making false statements.
- Submitting false claims.
- Using false weights or measures.
- Evading or corrupting inspectors or other officials.
- Deceiving either by suppressing the truth or misrepresenting a material fact.
- Adulterating or substituting materials.
- Falsifying records and books of accounts.
- Arranging for secret profits, kickbacks or commissions.
- Conspiring to use any of these devices.
- Conflict of interest cases, criminal irregularities and the unauthorized disclosure of official information relating to procurement and disposal matters.
If you would like to report any allegations of fraud, waste or abuse, please contact us at any of the following:
Office phone: (801) 777-5305
Fax: (801) 777-5357
24/7 Hot Line: (801) 777-5361
E-mail: ooalc.ig2@hill.af.mil
