The Office of Inspector General's (OIG) 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, the 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 at 5 U.S.C. Chapter 4 (IG Act).
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.
Leadership:
Fara Damelin
Inspector General
Contact:
Report Waste, Fraud & Abuse
Phone: (202) 418-0473
Toll Free: (888) 863-2244
FAX: (202) 418-2811
Email: Hotline@fcc.gov
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The Honorable Fara Damelin is pleased to submit this Semiannual Report to Congress for the period of October 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025. Throughout this report, we provide concrete examples of how the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) Office of Inspector General (OIG) helps strengthen the Commission’s programs and operations and provides an outstanding return on investment to Congress and the American public.
FCC OIG Semiannual Report October 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025
FY24 Audit of FCC's Compliance with Payment Integrity Information Act (PIIA) of 2019
Transmittal Memorandum for FY24 FCC's Compliance of PIIA of 2019
In accordance with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum M-21-19, Appendix C to OMB Circular A-123, Requirements for Payment Integrity Improvement, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Office of Inspector General (OIG) is providing the final report on the Audit of the FCC’s Fiscal Year 2024 Compliance with Payment Integrity Information Act (PIIA) of 2019.
FCC OIG is pleased to share our Strategic Plan for the period of 2025 through 2029. We have undertaken an office-wide initiative to evaluate FCC OIG's oversight role and to identify our mission, vision, core values, and objectives. This plan defines our shared framework for excellence and reflects our "One OIG" approach to protecting FCC programs that connect us all.
News, Advisories and Outreach
Inspector General Issues Notification of Identity Theft Against 35 FCC Employees
OIG Immediate Release Regarding repayment of ACP subsidies and OIG Advisory notifying other ACP providers