Report Fraud, Waste, or Abuse
U.S. Department of Education Office of Inspector General
Report Fraud, Waste or Abuse to our Hotline
The OIG Hotline is available for anyone who knowns 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, person in positions of trust involving Department funds or programs, collection agencies, recipients of student financial assistances or lending institutions. If you have knowledge of any wrongdoing involving Department funds or operations, let us know!
Contact the Hotline
The OIG encourages you to use its online form to file your complaint.
You can also download the OIG Hotline Form and mail or fax it to our office. Please note that it will take longer to process your complaint if submitted by mail or fax.
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Inspector General Hotline
400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.
Washington D.C. 20202-150
Fax: (202) 245-7047
If you need assistance, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page or call the OIG Hotline at 1-800-MIS-USED (1-800-647-8733)
Operators are available*:
Monday and Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. EST
Tuesday and Thursday: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST
*Except Federal holidays