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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…

Portland Man Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charges After Stealing Covid-Relief Funds

Portland Man Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charges After Stealing Covid-Relief Funds
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Investigative Press Release
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Portland Man Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charges After Stealing Covid-Relief Funds PORTLAND, Ore.—A Portland man pleaded guilty today for perpetrating a scheme to steal funds intended to help small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eric Wade Lysne, 35, pleaded guilty to bank and wire fraud,,,

Greer Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Money Laundering Involving Just Under $2 Million in Coronavirus Funds

Greer Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Money Laundering Involving Just Under $2 Million in Coronavirus Funds
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Investigative Press Release
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Greer Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Money Laundering Involving Just Under $2 Million in Coronavirus Funds Greenville, South Carolina --- Acting United States Attorney M. Rhett DeHart announced today that Jeffrey Gossett, 47, of Greer, has pleaded guilty to felony counts of wire fraud and money,,,

Anchorage Businessman Agrees to Pay $397,990 for COVID-Relief Loan Fraud

Anchorage Businessman Agrees to Pay $397,990 for COVID-Relief Loan Fraud
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Investigative Press Release
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Anchorage Businessman Agrees to Pay $397,990 for COVID-Relief Loan Fraud ANCHORAGE – An Anchorage businessman has entered into a global resolution with the Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Alaska to resolve federal investigations into his fraudulently obtaining $164,000 in,,,

COVID-19 Task Force Nets Florida Duct Cleaning Company; Settles False Claims Act Allegations Relating to Improper Paycheck Protection Program Loan

COVID-19 Task Force Nets Florida Duct Cleaning Company; Settles False Claims Act Allegations Relating to Improper Paycheck Protection Program Loan
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Investigative Press Release
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COVID-19 Task Force Nets Florida Duct Cleaning Company; Settles False Claims Act Allegations Relating to Improper Paycheck Protection Program Loan Miami, Florida – Sextant Marine Consulting LLC (Sextant), a Florida-based duct cleaning company, has agreed to pay $30,000 in damages and civil penalties,,,

Georgia man admits submitting false information to obtain COVID-19 disaster relief funding

Georgia man admits submitting false information to obtain COVID-19 disaster relief funding
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Investigative Press Release
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Georgia man admits submitting false information to obtain COVID-19 disaster relief funding DUBLIN, GA: A Laurens County, Georgia man has admitted lying to obtain a COVID-19 disaster relief loan and using a large portion of the money to buy a collectible trading card. Vinath Oudomsine, 31, of Dublin,,,

Monroe Man Charged with Fraudulently Obtaining COVID-19 Relief Funds and Money Laundering

Monroe Man Charged with Fraudulently Obtaining COVID-19 Relief Funds and Money Laundering
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Investigative Press Release
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Monroe Man Charged with Fraudulently Obtaining COVID-19 Relief Funds and Money Laundering SHREVEPORT, La. – A federal grand jury returned an indictment yesterday charging a Monroe, Louisiana man with fraudulently obtaining more than $1.1 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic,,,

Manhattan Man Pleads Guilty To $6.9 Million Scheme To Defraud Loan Program Intended To Help Small Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic

Manhattan Man Pleads Guilty To $6.9 Million Scheme To Defraud Loan Program Intended To Help Small Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Investigative Press Release
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Manhattan Man Pleads Guilty To $6.9 Million Scheme To Defraud Loan Program Intended To Help Small Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that MARCUS FRAZIER pled guilty to carrying out a fraudulent scheme,,,

SBA’s Controls Over Cash Contributions and Gifts, Fiscal Years 2021 and 2020

2022
22-03
Inspection / Evaluation
Small Business Administration OIG
Small Business Administration

The Consolidated Appropriations Act in 2021 and 2020 granted the Small Business Administration (SBA) the authority to accept gifts of up to $4 million. Before SBA can accept a gift, the Office of General Counsel must determine there is no existing conflict of interest. In addition, SBA must put any...

Two Individuals Sentenced for COVID-19 Relief Fraud

Two Individuals Sentenced for COVID-19 Relief Fraud
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Investigative Press Release
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Two Individuals Sentenced for COVID-19 Relief Fraud Miami, Florida – A Georgia man was sentenced today to 18 months in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining $285,742 through a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Coronavirus Aid,,,

Munhall Woman Charged with Filing Fraudulent Applications for Pandemic-Relief Funds

Munhall Woman Charged with Filing Fraudulent Applications for Pandemic-Relief Funds
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Investigative Press Release
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Munhall Woman Charged with Filing Fraudulent Applications for Pandemic-Relief Funds PITTSBURGH, PA - One resident of Munhall, PA, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of wire fraud, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today. The twelve-count,,,

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