SIGAR | Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction Report Fraud, Waste or Abuse Whistleblower Protection

Whistleblower Protection

Individuals provide an important service by reporting and substantiating cases of fraud, waste, and abuse. SIGAR encourages such individuals to provide their contact information to more effectively follow up, obtain more information, and evaluate concerns. In order to protect individuals providing their contact information, SIGAR will not disclose the identity of the individuals who come forward with information without the consent of that individual - unless the IG determines that such disclosure is unavoidable during the course of an investigation.

In accordance with the Inspector General (IG) Act:

  • §7. Complaints by employees; disclosure of identity; reprisals
    • (b) The Inspector General shall not, after receipt of a complaint or information from an employee, disclose the identity of the employee without the consent of the employee, unless the Inspector General determines such disclosure is unavoidable during the course of the investigation.
  • §8M. Information on websites of Offices of Inspectors General
    • (b) (2) Reporting of fraud, waste, and abuse.—
      • (A) In general.—The Inspector General of each Federal agency and designated Federal entity shall establish and maintain a direct link on the homepage of the website of the Office of the Inspector General for individuals to report fraud, waste, and abuse. Individuals reporting fraud, waste, or abuse using the direct link established under this paragraph shall not be required to provide personally identifying information relating to that individual.
      • (B) Anonymity.—The Inspector General of each Federal agency and designated Federal entity shall not disclose the identity of any individual making a report under this paragraph without the consent of the individual unless the Inspector General determines that such a disclosure is unavoidable during the course of the investigation.

The full IG Act is published by the House of Representatives Office of Law Revision Counsel (OLRC).

Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction Seal
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Phone: +1(703)545-6000
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