State expands Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline

As part of his government reform initiatives to make Virginia state agencies run more efficiently and effectively, Gov. Bob McDonnell has signed Executive Order Number 52 (2012) establishing the State Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline for use by citizens. The State Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Hotline was previously available only to state employees who wished to report fraud and abuse.

“The wise stewardship of taxpayer dollars demands constant vigilance to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in the operations of state government,” said McDonnell. “Providing this opportunity to our citizens to alert the state inspector general to possible fraud, waste and abuse of state resources will promote not only efficient governance, but will allow citizens to take an active role in ensuring their investment in government services is properly managed.”

The Commonwealth has maintained the State Employee Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline since 1992. This service enabled state employees to anonymously alert the Division of State Internal Audit of possible fraud, waste or abuse within executive branch agencies. Last year Governor McDonnell signed legislation approved by the General Assembly creating the Office of the State Inspector General to take a comprehensive look at executive branch agencies, including institutions of higher education, and investigate any accusations of wrongdoing. The newly expanded office is working with all state agencies to develop tools to improve governance and reduce waste.

Reports to the hotline are anonymous and confidential.

Citizens may contact the State Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline via:

Telephone: (Within Virginia), (Outside Virginia)

E-Mail:

Fax:

U.S. Mail: State Fraud, Waste, Abuse Hotline
PO Box 1971
Richmond, VA 23218

Related posts

1. McDonnell proposes state employee bonus plan
2. Effort to reduce government waste gaining traction in Senate
3. Whirley named new VDOT commissioner
4. State elections board cooperating with voter fraud investigation
5. System failure, human error to blame for state computer outage

Recent News

• Virginia Senate Democrats call for Special Session to address creation of health-insurance exchange
• Sen. Webb cosponsors bipartisan legislation to help individuals with disabilities save for the future
• Press Conference: Frank Beamer
• Dramatic rally lifts JMU to one-point win
• Mark Warner will not run for governor in 2013
• Duquesne beats JMU in OT, 90-88
• Coalition pleased with action on restraints on pregnant inmates
• Press Conference: Mike London
• McDonnell announces preservation of historic battlefield at Gaines’ Mill
• LFCC Student Union Building groundbreaking set for Nov. 28