HILL AFB INSPECTOR GENERAL 801-777-5305 Hill.IG@hill.af.mil
Fraud/Waste/Abuse BE AMERICA’S BEST
Overview About the IG Investigations Special Complaints Summary BE AMERICA’S BEST
388th IG: Lt Col George Watkins 419th IG: Lt Col Terry George Your IG Center IG: Mr. Tim Stone DSN Phone 777-5305 388th IG: Lt Col George Watkins DSN Phone 775-5929 419th IG: Lt Col Terry George DSN Phone 777-1466 BE AMERICA’S BEST
IG Mission The Inspector General administers the complaint resolution process for the Air Force community to impartially and practically address complaints in order to enhance morale, promote efficiency, and emphasize mission focus BE AMERICA’S BEST
IG Complaint Program What is a Complaint? An allegation or set of allegations that assert a wrong or violation of law, regulation, instruction, policy, procedures or rules, or report conditions detrimental to the operation, mission, or reputation of the Air Force. BE AMERICA’S BEST
What Is NOT An IG Complaint IG Complaint Program What Is NOT An IG Complaint Correction of military records OPR/EPR appeals Military Equal Opportunity issues Punishment under UCMJ Administrative separation Civilian: conditions of employment, discrimination, equal opportunity, union issues BE AMERICA’S BEST
IG Complaint Program Who submits a Complaint How A Complaint Is Filed Active duty Officer or Enlisted Air Force Reserve Air National Guard Retired Military Air Force Civilian Dependent/Relative Civilian Other Service Anonymous How A Complaint Is Filed Appointment with the IG Complete an AF Form 102 Write a letter Call a “Hotline” Walk-in E-mail Website Anonymous BE AMERICA’S BEST
Fraud, Waste & Abuse BE AMERICA’S BEST Any intentional deception, deceit by suppressing facts Offer, payment, acceptance of bribes or gratuities Evading or corrupting inspectors or other officials Making false statements, submitting false claims, falsifying records Extravagant, careless or needless expenditure of Air Force funds Intentionally wrongful or improper use of Air Force resources BE AMERICA’S BEST
Investigations IG investigations are administrative -- not criminal Proof is not “beyond a reasonable doubt” but “Preponderance of evidence” What seems reasonable to a rational person BE AMERICA’S BEST
Post Interview Process CSAF Handoff - Suicide Concerns Policy letter for investigative interviews 30% of suicides result from legal problems or individuals under investigation Notification Following an interview, all subjects will be referred to their commander or 1st sergeant Referral must be person-to-person contact BE AMERICA’S BEST
Special Complaints Any allegations against: Congressional Inquiries Senior Officials Colonel / Civilian Equivalents (or select) Major / Lt Col Reporting Requirements Congressional Inquiries BE AMERICA’S BEST
The IG encourages individuals to: Summary The IG encourages individuals to: Try the boss, 1st Shirt, CC first However: No one may deny you access to the IG BE AMERICA’S BEST
Questions QUESTIONS ? BE AMERICA’S BEST