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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 Audits and Office of Investigations. The Management Division supports both the Inspector General and the operating components by providing budget and administrative services.
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            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!
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            September 28, 2023 - FCC Statement

OIG Immediate Release Regarding repayment of ACP subsidies and OIG Advisory notifying other ACP providers

June 6, 2023 - DOJ Statement

Kentucky Businessmen Sentenced in Decade Long Scheme to Defraud the FCC

May 11, 2023 - DOJ Statement

GCI Communications Corp. to Pay More than $40 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Related to FCC’s Rural Health Care Program

February 28, 2023 - DOJ Statement

Seven Defendants Sentenced For Defrauding FCC's "E-Rate" Program of Several Million Dollars That Provided Technology Funding For Rockland County Schools

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