{"id":422,"date":"2024-03-29T12:52:59","date_gmt":"2024-03-29T16:52:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/?page_id=422"},"modified":"2024-06-06T19:05:01","modified_gmt":"2024-06-06T23:05:01","slug":"oig-investigations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/about\/bureaus-offices\/inspector-general\/oig-investigations\/","title":{"rendered":"OIG Investigations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>OIG investigations identify and develop facts related to allegations of wrongdoing on the part of FMC employees and individuals or entities having contracts with the agency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"contact-the-inspector-general\">Contact the Inspector General<\/h2>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 202-523-5865<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group icon-list is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:8px;padding-left:8px\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.fmc.gov\/oigcomplaints\/\"><strong>Online Form<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Investigations of wrongdoing address violations of laws and regulations at any of these levels:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Administrative<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Civil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Criminal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The subject of an OIG investigation can be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>FMC employee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FMC contractor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A consultant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A person or entity involved in alleged wrongdoing affecting FMC programs and operations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"employeenbsprightsnbspnbspprotection-from-reprisal-or-retaliation\">Employee Rights \u2014 Protection From Reprisal or Retaliation<\/h2>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>An FMC employee who is the subject of an OIG investigation has rights regarding representation and self incrimination. Per the <a href=\"https:\/\/ignet.gov\/content\/inspector-general-act-1978\">Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Whistleblower2012.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">whistleblower protections<\/a>  [PDF, 624 KB] no one may retaliate, or seek revenge against an employee or engage in any act of reprisal based upon the employee complaining to or cooperating with the OIG. In addition, all OIG investigations are conducted in accordance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ignet.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/files\/invprg1211appi.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quality Standards for Investigations<\/a> [PDF, 525 KB], published by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ignet.gov\/\">Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dutynbspto-cooperatenbspwith-the-oig-investigator\">Duty to Cooperate With the OIG Investigator<\/h2>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>FMC employees have a duty to cooperate with the OIG and must respond to questions posed by an OIG investigator unless they have been advised that they are the subject of a criminal investigation. Intentional deception or concealment of a material fact in connection with an OIG investigation could be a violation of law and result in disciplinary action or criminal prosecution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"oignbspinvestigationnbspreport\">OIG Investigation Report<\/h2>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of an OIG investigation, the OIG investigator prepares a report that sets forth the allegations and an unbiased description of the facts developed during the investigation. OIG investigative reports are not public documents and are not available on the OIG\u2019s webpage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"criminalnbspactivity-or-fraud-department-of-justice\">Criminal Activity or Fraud \u2013 Department of Justice<\/h2>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The OIG refers investigative reports that identify criminal activity or fraud to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.justice.gov\/actioncenter\/crime.html\">Department of Justice<\/a> for possible prosecution or recovery of monetary damages and penalties.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"administrative-misconduct\">Administrative Misconduct<\/h2>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>If administrative misconduct is found, the OIG forwards the report to the appropriate FMC management official for consideration of disciplinary action.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"prohibitednbsppersonnel-practices\">Prohibited Personnel Practices<\/h2>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The U.S. Office of Special Counsel has the authority to investigate and, where appropriate, prosecute claims of prohibited personnel practices. 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