OIG Hotline

The OIG Hotline is available for anyone who knows of or suspects fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, or violations of laws and regulations involving U.S. Department of Education funds or programs. This includes allegations of suspected wrongdoing by Department employees, contractors, grantees, schools and school officials, persons in positions of trust involving Department funds or programs, collection agencies, recipients of student financial assistance, or lending institutions. If you have knowledge of any wrongdoing involving Department funds or operations, let us know!

Check out the links below for more information on what to report, how to file a report, whistleblower protections, and other resources. Or, click the button below to get started.

What Should I Report to the Hotline?

Person passing cash under the table

Learn about what kind of complaints to submit to the OIG Hotline, and find contacts for where to report other types of complaints.

How Do I File a Hotline Complaint?

<a href=Person looking at laptop" width="480" height="320" />

Learn what information you need to provide, how to report classified information, and what happens after you file a report.