Government Fraud & Waste

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WHAT ARE THE SIGNS THAT THIS IS ILLEGAL?

You work for a government agency that handles sensitive personal information of residents in its jurisdiction. You’ve noticed that some of your co-workers access that sensitive information more than they should, and at unauthorized times.

You work for a government agency, and you notice suspicious activity by those handling money in your office.

You work for a government agency and have noticed the waste or abuse of taxpayer-supported materials, like vehicles and office equipment, by co-workers or employees of other municipalities.

You have personal knowledge that procurement rules are not being followed or taxpayer dollars are being misspent outside of their intended use.


HOW TO REPORT IF YOU SUSPECT GOVERNMENT FRAUD OR WASTE

HAMILTON COUNTY: If you think you have observed unethical behavior as an employee of Hamilton County, please report to your supervisor or their manager. You can also contact the Human Resources Department or the Chair of the Hamilton County Ethics Commission, Tonia Edwards (513) 946-4520.

Ohio Auditor of State (AOS): To report government fraud, waste or abuse in any jurisdiction in Ohio, you should contact the Ohio AOS’s office. Click here to report government fraud online. You can also call the Auditor of State’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) at 1-866-FRAUD OH (1-866-372-8364) or mail a written complaint:

Ohio Auditor of State’s Office Special Investigations Unit
88 East Broad Street
P.O. Box 1140
Columbus, OH 43215