U.S. AIR FORCE JOIN THE AIR FORCE HOME NEWS ABOUT US AF SITES Home > Inspector General Complaints AIR FORCE PORTAL IG RESOURCES AF Form 102 AFI 90-301 (PDF) Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Fraud Waste and Abuse Guide (PDF) JAG Guide to IG Investigations (PDF) IG Reference Guide for Commanders (PDF) Investigating Officers Guide 2012 (PDF) CDI Guide (PDF) USAF IG Hotline and Locator Directory (PDF) ACTS Users Manual (PDF) SAF/IGQ Leadership - Colonel John Payne (PDF) SAF/IGQ Leadership - Mr. Robert May (PDF) Link to JA legal review templates on FLITE (JAGs only) IG CONTACT INFO Hotline numbers: 800-538-8429 202-404-5354 Email: SAF/IG email WHO MAY FILE AIR FORCE IG COMPLAINTS? If you have a concern and are unsure if you should file a complaint, contact your local IG office for guidance. Any Air Force military or civilian member may file an IG complaint. However, many Department of the Air Force civilian complaints (e.g., discrimination, sexual harassment, and conditions of employment) must be addressed by agencies other than the IG (see referral agency matrix below). Anyone, including civilians with no Air Force affiliation, may file Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) disclosures. Depending on the circumstances, the IG may also accept complaints from dependents or relatives of active duty members and retirees and their dependents. However, it's always best for the actual "victim" or person who witnessed the alleged wrongdoing to file the complaint. WHAT TYPES OF COMPLAINTS ARE APPROPRIATE? Any FWA and violations of law, Air Force instructions, or policy should be reported through the appropriate grievance channels. The subject of your complaint must be an Air Force program or person. Bear in mind, however, the fact that you may disagree with your supervisor(s) over management styles or have what you believe is a "personality conflict" does not constitute an injustice or mismanagement. If you are not sure your concern is a reportable matter, contact your local IG office for guidance. WHEN ARE IG COMPLAINTS APPROPRIATE? Individuals should attempt to resolve FWA issues and personal complaints at the lowest possible level, using command channels before elevating them to the next higher level or to the IG. Further, complaints must be promptly filed within IG, command, or other grievance channels. IG's may dismiss a complaint if there is no FWA, recognizable wrong or violation of law, regulation, or policy. Also, complaints more than 60 days from date of occurrence will normally be dismissed, unless there are extraordinary circumstances or special Air Force interests to justify an investigation. WHERE (I.E., WITH WHOM) SHOULD COMPLAINTS BE FILED? Complaints may be filed with a superior or commander in your chain of command, an IG or other appropriate inspector, or within any established grievance channel. FWA complaints may be reported to the Air Force Audit Agency (AFAA), Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI), security police, or other proper authority. Promptly advise the AFOSI of suspected criminal misconduct or fraud. REPORTING CRIMINAL OR CIVIL ACTS OF FRAUD OR CORRUPTION To report criminal or civil acts of fraud or corruption, you can contact AFOSI directly at: AFOSI Hotline: (877) 246-1453 Email: Click here Text Tips: Text "AFOSI" and tip information to 274637 (CRIMES) Web: Click here Site Map IG AF Sites AF Executive Fleet Questions FOIA Contact Us SAPR USA.gov No FEAR Act RSS Accessibility EEO Link Disclaimer Strategic APR Suicide Awareness Subscribe to USAF News and Information Submit