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U.S. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

U.S. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION. JI-5, Investigations http://oig.gsa.gov/ Stuart Berman, JI-5 July 23, 2009. TODAY’S TOPICS. Mission and Function of the OIG Investigations - Fraud Indicators Reporting Mechanisms. OIG MISSION.

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U.S. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

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  1. U.S. GENERAL SERVICESADMINISTRATION • JI-5, Investigations • http://oig.gsa.gov/ • Stuart Berman, JI-5 • July 23, 2009

  2. TODAY’S TOPICS • Mission and Function of the OIG • Investigations - Fraud Indicators • Reporting Mechanisms

  3. OIG MISSION • Detect and Prevent Fraud, Waste and Abuse - IG Act of 1978 • Promote Economy and Efficiency in GSA Programs and Operations

  4. OIG LOCATIONS • National (123 Auditors, 65 Agents)Offices in Central Office and all regions, except Region 8 (Denver) • Local (18 Auditors, 5 Agents) • JCK Federal Building, Room 408 • Chicago, Illinois 60604 • (312) 353-7781, (JA-5, Audits) • (312) 353-7779, (JI-5, Investigations)

  5. WHAT IS AN INVESTIGATION? • A systematic examination designed to establish the facts relative to an allegation of wrongdoing.The investigator: • Interviews witnesses • Reviews files and documentation • Performs other actions as necessary: subpoenas, surveillance, search warrants, arrests, and recorded evidence.

  6. GSA-OIG INVESTIGATIVE CASES • Substandard products & services • tires, tools, chemicals, computers, medical • Computer crimes • Credit Cards • Bribery – conflicts of interest • Procurement Fraud • Surplus Property Cases

  7. OIG RESULTS FY 2006 & 2007 TOTALS

  8. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT • Code of Federal Regulations,Title 5, Part 2635 et seq – Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch • Code of Federal Regulations,Title 5, Section 6701.107 - Reporting waste, fraud, abuse and corruption (GSA Supplement) -GSA employees shall disclose immediately any waste, fraud, abuse, and corruption to appropriate authorities, such as the Office of Inspector General

  9. HOW TO REPORT INFORMATION • Call, write or visit the Office of Investigations - JCK 408; (312) 353-7779 • Call the OIG Hotline • (202) 501-1780 - Washington, DC • (800) 424-5210 • Write the Hotline Officer • Hotline Officer,GSA/OIG (JI), Washington, DC 20405

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