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NC OSBM »   Stewardship Services »   Report Fraud, Waste or Abuse

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.

 

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. 

Indicates required field

If unknown or not applicable, type "N/A." 

Your relationship to the Department

Specific office, facility, program, etc.

Name of individuals, position, title, etc. 

What is the general nature of this allegation?

Hold the Ctrl key on your keyboard while making selection to choose more than one answer. 

How did you become aware of this allegation?

Be sure to tell us WHO is involved, WHAT happened, WHERE the incident occurred, WHEN were the specific or approximate dates and times, HOW LONG the problem has been going on, and any ADDITIONAL INFO like the names of other potential witness, the name and location of any files and documents, etc.

Upload related files and documents.
Click the web link below to attach any files related to this tip. You can upload pictures, pdfs, word files, spreadsheets, etc. CLICK HERE TO ATTACH FILES.

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