Report Fraud Waste Abuse
You can reduce and prevent fraud in our state government. Tips and complaints are the most common way that investigators find fraud.
When you report any suspected incidents of fraud, waste, or abuse, there are state laws that grant you Whistleblower Protection.
- State Employees: State law requires that you report fraud and the law protects you from retaliation. (§126-84;126-85)
- Everyone: State law keeps your identity confidential and it will NOT be released to the public. (§143-748)
- You could report an anonymous tip without your name or contact information.
But the investigation could end if we cannot contact you for more details.
- You could report an anonymous tip without your name or contact information.
What incidents should I report?
These are examples of fraud, waste, and abuse that you should report now.
- Suspected theft or misuse of State property
- Overcharging for products and services purchased at a lower rate
- Billing for services never rendered
- Double-billing or charging more than once for the same service
- Intentional misuse of funds for other purposes
- Conflicts of interest and ethics violations
- Falsification of official documents (timesheets, leave reports, etc.)
- Any other suspected fraud, waste, or abuse of State resources.
What information should I provide?
The web form below is the easiest way to report your tip of fraud, waste, or abuse. Just scroll down and complete the questions below.
If you email or mail your tip, then please include all relevant details we will need to investigate. For example you should include:
- (WHO) the identity of the person, company, or organization;
- (WHAT) a description of the fraud, waste, or abuse that happened;
- (WHERE) which agency, programs, or individuals were affected;
- (WHEN) dates these incidents happened;
- (HOW) how did you learn about these events;
- (MORE INFO) Please identity any potential witnesses.
Please list the name and location of any supporting documents and information.
How to report Fraud, Waste, or Abuse
Contact the Fraud Hotline if you suspect fraud, waste, or abuse.
- Submit a tip now through the web form below. (Fast and easy!)
- Email your tip to FWA@osbm.nc.gov
- Mail your tip letter to:
OSBM Internal Audit, 20320 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-0320
Report An Incident NOW
Remember: State law protects your identity but you may remain anonymous.
All questions below are optional, except for the incident description and the name of the state agency or persons affected.