1. U.S. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION n JI-5, Investigations n http://oig.gsa.gov/ http://oig.gsa.gov/ n Stuart Berman, JI-5 n July 23, 2009

2. TODAY’S TOPICS n Mission and Function of the OIG n Investigations - Fraud Indicators n Reporting Mechanisms

3. OIG MISSION n Detect and Prevent Fraud, Waste and Abuse - IG Act of 1978 n Promote Economy and Efficiency in GSA Programs and Operations

4. OIG LOCATIONS –National (123 Auditors, 65 Agents) Offices in Central Office and all regions, except Region 8 (Denver) –Local (18 Auditors, 5 Agents) –JCK Federal Building, Room 408 –Chicago, Illinois 60604 – (312) 353-7781, (JA-5, Audits) – (312) 353-7779, (JI-5, Investigations)

5. WHAT IS AN INVESTIGATION? n A systematic examination designed to establish the facts relative to an allegation of wrongdoing. The investigator: –Interviews witnesses –Reviews files and documentation –Performs other actions as necessary: subpoenas, surveillance, search warrants, arrests, and recorded evidence.

6. GSA-OIG INVESTIGATIVE CASES n Substandard products & services –tires, tools, chemicals, computers, medical n Computer crimes n Credit Cards n Bribery – conflicts of interest n Procurement Fraud n Surplus Property Cases

7. OIG RESULTS FY 2006 & 2007 TOTALS

8. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT n Code of Federal Regulations,Title 5, Part 2635 et seq – Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch n Code of Federal Regulations,Title 5, Section 6701.107 - Reporting waste, fraud, abuse and corruption (GSA Supplement) -GSA employees shall disclose immediately any waste, fraud, abuse, and corruption to appropriate authorities, such as the Office of Inspector General

9. HOW TO REPORT INFORMATION n Call, write or visit the Office of Investigations - JCK 408; (312) 353-7779 n Call the OIG Hotline –(202) 501-1780 - Washington, DC –(800) 424-5210 n Write the Hotline Officer –Hotline Officer,GSA/OIG (JI), Washington, DC 20405