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Inspector General

What Should be Reported?

Six types of disclosures are investigated:

  1. Violation of a law, rule, or regulation;
  2. Gross mismanagement;
  3. A gross waste of funds;
  4. An abuse of authority;
  5. A substantial and specific danger to public health or safety; and/or
  6. Censorship related to research, analysis, or technical information.

How to Report Disclosures of Wrongdoing

The following reporting options are available to you:

  1. United States Department of State via https://stateoig.gov/hotline (Inspector General investigative services provider for the Selective Service System)​;
  2. Selective Service System Inspector General Liaison via hotline@sss.gov or 703-605-4079.  This liaison will work with you to have the disclosure submitted to the United States Department of State;
  3. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) via https://osc.gov/Pages/File-Complaint-Portal.aspx;
  4. Any other Inspector General of your choosing; and/or
  5. Other complaint avenues afforded to you by law and policy – more information on the OSC website: https://osc.gov/Services/Pages/DU-Resources.aspx#tabGroup02 ​

What Information Should be Provided?

Brief, accurate facts believed to provide evidence of wrongdoing; names, addresses, and office locations of pertinent individuals and organizations; dates and times when the suspected wrongdoing took place or is expected to occur; how you became aware of the information; and memoranda, contracts, invoices, or other related documents.