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Website
http://www.sba.gov/office-of-inspector-general
Abbreviation
SBA
Agencies
Small Business Administration
Federal Agency
Yes
Location

United States

What to Report to the OIG Hotline
If you suspect fraud, waste, abuse, or mismanagement of federal funds involving U.S. Small Business Administration programs, operations, or personnel you may report it to the SBA OIG Hotline.
What Not to Report to the OIG Hotline
A. If you have a question regarding an SBA loan or any SBA program, please contact your local SBA District Office or the SBA Answer Desk: 1-800-U-ASK-SBA (1-800-827-5722) or answerdesk@sba.gov. For information specific to disaster loans, you may contact the SBA Disaster Loan Customer Service Center: 1-800-659-2955, or visit their website by CLICKING HERE. B. If you are a small business facing unfair or excessive federal regulatory compliance or enforcement issues such as repetitive audits or investigations, excessive fines and retaliation, the SBA National Ombudsman may be able to assist you. You may file a complaint with the SBA National Ombudsman by following the procedures provided on their website by CLICKING HERE. C. If you suspect fraud, waste, or abuse involving personnel or programs of a federal agency other than the SBA, you may make a complaint directly to the OIG of that federal agency or to the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Links to Offices of Inspectors General can be found on the website of the Council of the Inspectors General for Integrity and Efficiency by CLICKING HERE. Additionally, GAO has established a website to receive complaints of fraud, waste or abuse involving Federal funds, which can be accessed by CLICKING HERE. D. If you are having a problem with a product or service purchased from a business or merchant, you should contact your state or local government's consumer affairs department, state attorney general's office, or local Better Business Bureau. You may also consider contacting the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC is the nation’s consumer protection agency. To contact the FTC, you may find information on their website by CLICKING HERE, or by contacting them by telephone at (202) 326-2222. E. For general federal government information, you may find information on the Internet at USA.gov, which can be accessed by CLICKING HERE. You may also reach them by phone at 1-844-USA-GOV1 (1-844-872-4681).
Hotline Page
https://www.sba.gov/oig/hotline
Whistleblower Protection Page
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/oversight-advocacy/office-inspector-general/whist…

U.S. Attorney Announces Two Additional Indictments as Part of COVID-19 Relief Fraud Strike Force

U.S. Attorney Announces Two Additional Indictments as Part of COVID-19 Relief Fraud Strike Force
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

U.S. Attorney Announces Two Additional Indictments as Part of COVID-19 Relief Fraud Strike Force Spokane, Washington – Vanessa R. Waldref, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, has announced two new indictments resulting from the COVID-19 Relief Fraud Strike Force,,,

Brooklyn Man Sentenced to 72 Months in Prison for $1.9 Million Paycheck Protection Program Fraud

Brooklyn Man Sentenced to 72 Months in Prison for $1.9 Million Paycheck Protection Program Fraud
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Brooklyn Man Sentenced to 72 Months in Prison for $1.9 Million Paycheck Protection Program Fraud Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, Leon Miles was sentenced by United States District Judge Brian M. Cogan to 72 months in prison following his guilty plea to making false statements in an,,,

SBA’s Award and Payment Practices in the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program

2022
22-15
Inspection / Evaluation
Small Business Administration OIG
Small Business Administration

We inspected the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) award and payment practices used to administer the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program.Even after determining multiple disbursements would better protect grant funds from fraud or misuse, SBA switched to a riskier single advance...

California Man Pleads Guilty For $3.6 Million Paycheck Protection Program And Economic Injury Disaster Loan Fraud

California Man Pleads Guilty For $3.6 Million Paycheck Protection Program And Economic Injury Disaster Loan Fraud
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

California Man Pleads Guilty For $3.6 Million Paycheck Protection Program And Economic Injury Disaster Loan Fraud SAN FRANCISO –Lebnitz Tran pleaded guilty to criminal charges related to a scheme to submit fraudulent loan applications seeking millions of dollars in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP),,,

Georgia man charged with fraud in seeking millions of dollars in COVID-19 relief funding

Georgia man charged with fraud in seeking millions of dollars in COVID-19 relief funding
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Georgia man charged with fraud in seeking millions of dollars in COVID-19 relief funding SAVANNAH, GA: A Georgia man has been indicted on multiple charges alleging his involvement as the leader in a conspiracy to fraudulently obtain federal COVID-19 pandemic relief funding. Bernard Okojie, 40, of,,,

Couple who Fraudulently Obtained Almost $743,000 in Paycheck Protection Program Loan Scheme Pleads Guilty in Federal Court

Couple who Fraudulently Obtained Almost $743,000 in Paycheck Protection Program Loan Scheme Pleads Guilty in Federal Court
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Couple who Fraudulently Obtained Almost $743,000 in Paycheck Protection Program Loan Scheme Pleads Guilty in Federal Court A Tulsa couple who fraudulently applied for approximately $2.7 million in Paycheck Protection Program Loans pleaded guilty this week in federal court, announced U.S. Attorney,,,

Vancouver Real Estate Developer Faces Federal Charges for Fraudulently Obtaining Covid-Relief Program Funds, Laundering Proceeds

Vancouver Real Estate Developer Faces Federal Charges for Fraudulently Obtaining Covid-Relief Program Funds, Laundering Proceeds
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Vancouver Real Estate Developer Faces Federal Charges for Fraudulently Obtaining Covid-Relief Program Funds, Laundering Proceeds PORTLAND, Ore.—A federal grand jury in Portland has returned an indictment charging a real estate developer residing in Vancouver, Washington, and Lake Havasu, Arizona,,,

Five people face federal charges for fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 relief funding

Five people face federal charges for fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 relief funding
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Five people face federal charges for fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 relief funding SAVANNAH, GA: Five people face charges including bank and wire fraud for allegedly using false information to secure thousands of dollars in COVID-19 relief funds. The charges, via indictments or informations, accuse,,,

SBA’s Controls Over Cash Contributions and Gifts, Fiscal Years 2022 and 2021

2022
22-14
Inspection / Evaluation
Small Business Administration OIG
Small Business Administration

This report presents the results of our evaluation of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) handling of cash contributions and gifts. The objective of the evaluation was to determine the adequacy of SBA controls over the solicitation, acceptance, holding, and use of cash contributions and...

Las Vegas Man Sentenced To Prison For Committing COVID Relief Fraud While On Pretrial Release

Las Vegas Man Sentenced To Prison For Committing COVID Relief Fraud While On Pretrial Release
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Las Vegas Man Sentenced To Prison For Committing COVID Relief Fraud While On Pretrial Release LAS VEGAS – A Las Vegas resident was sentenced today to one year and nine months in prison for filing fraudulent loan applications that sought over $100,000 in loans guaranteed by the Small Business,,,

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