HHS-OIG has approximately 1,600 employees dedicated to government oversight, combating fraud, waste and abuse and to improving the efficiency of HHS programs. A majority of the OIG's resources goes toward the oversight of Medicare and Medicaid.

Since its 1976 establishment, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) has been at the forefront of the Nation's efforts to fight waste, fraud and abuse and to improve the efficiency of Medicare, Medicaid and more than 100 other Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) programs.

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To report suspected cases of fraud, waste, or abuse in Federal HHS programs, use our online OIG Hotline form. You may also call, mail, or fax us using the information below. Online: https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/report-fraud/ Phone: 1-800-HHS-TIPS (1-800-447-8477) Fax: (800) 223-8164 TTY: 1-800-377-4950

HHS-OIG is responsible for conducting investigations into fraud, waste, and abuse involving HHS programs, including HHS contracts. Any suspected fraudulent activities by participants on HHS contracts should be reported to our Hotline.

We accept complaints about fraud, waste and abuse in Medicare, Medicaid and other HHS programs and from HHS employees, grantees and contractors who are reporting wrongdoing at HHS and its programs (whistleblowers) for the first time.

Dec 2, 2024 · These audits examine the performance of HHS programs and/or grantees in carrying out their responsibilities and provide independent assessments of HHS programs and operations. These reports also help reduce waste, abuse, and mismanagement and promote economy and efficiency throughout HHS.

The Office of Investigations (OI) conducts criminal, civil and administrative investigations of fraud and misconduct related to HHS programs, operations and beneficiaries. State-of-the-art tools and technology assist OIG investigators around the country and help OI meet its goal of becoming the world's premier health care law enforcement agency.

Following are positions critical to the mission of the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) and are identified as having the greatest impact on the organization’s goals and objectives.

The OIG Work Plan sets forth various projects including OIG audits and evaluations that are underway or planned to be addressed during the fiscal year and beyond by OIG's Office of Audit Services and Office of Evaluation and Inspections.