Report DOA Fraud, Waste and or 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
How to report fraud, waste, or abuse
Contact the Fraud Hotline if you suspect fraud, waste, or abuse.
- Submit a tip now through the webform below (fast & easy!)
- Email your tip to FWA@doa.nc.gov
- Call our hotline at 984-236-0015
- Mail your tip letter to:
NCDOA Audit Services Division
1301 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1301
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