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Members of the public and Department of Defense employees (military members, civilian employees, and DoD contractor employees) may file a complaint.
Here are some consideration points regarding what to expect after you file a complaint:
Unless you are contacted directly by one of our investigators, there will be no communication from our office, outside of correspondence which may advise you that your matter has been referred to the cognizant Department of Defense entity for appropriate action, where and if applicable.
Federal regulations prohibit the disclosure of information contained in investigative and law enforcement records, even to the individual submitting the allegation(s).
Our office will NOT provide anyone, to include the source of the complaint, with the status of action(s) taken on any allegation. This includes details pertaining to the processing of your complaint. The information you provide will be handled according to our internal policies and guidelines, and appropriate action will be taken, as determined.
Once a file is closed, results may be requested under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
You are not required to identify yourself when submitting an IG complaint. In addition to filing anonymously (where you do not give your name to the IG), you may choose to provide your name and request confidentiality.
IG personnel will not disclose the identity of an IG source to individuals outside the IG unless one of the following conditions below is met:
If you file your complaint anonymously, we will not know who you are, and we will not be able to contact you to request additional information or to clarify any statements you made.
AUTHORITY: 10 U.S.C. 9013 Secretary of the Air Force, 10 U.S.C. 9020 Inspector General, 44 U.S.C. 3101 Records Management, Air Force Instruction 90-301, Inspector General Complaints Resolution and EO 9397.
PRINCIPAL PURPOSE(S): To register a personal complaint relating to individual injustices or suspected Fraud, Waste, and/or Abuse.
ROUTINE USE(S): Data provided are furnished to supervisors, commanders or inspectors in response to queries for resolution of complaints and to eliminate conditions considered detrimental to the efficiency or reputation of the Air Force.
DISCLOSURE: Voluntary; However, failure to provide the information will not adversely affect the resolution of your complaint but may delay the IG or investigating officer in resolving the issue.
SORN: F090 AF IG B, Inspector General Records (May 29, 2012, 77 FR 31591)
AUTHORITY: 10 U.S.C 3013, Secretary of the Army; 10 U.S.C 3020, Inspector General Act of 1978 (Public Law, 95-452), as amended; DoDD 1030.1, Victim and Witness Assistance; AR 20-1, Inspector General Activities and Procedures.
PRINCIPAL PURPOSE: To secure sufficient information to inquire into the matters presented and to provide a response to the requester(s) and/or take action to correct deficiencies.
ROUTINE USES: Information is used for official purposes within the Department of Defense; to answer complaints or respond to requests for assistance, advice, or information; by Members of Congress and other Government agencies when determined by The Inspector General to be in the best interest of the Army; and, in certain cases, in trial by courts-martial and other Military matters as authorized by the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
DISCLOSURE: Voluntary, however, failure to provide complete information may hinder proper identification of the requester, accomplishment of the requested action(s), and response to the requester.
SORN: A0020-1 SAIG, Inspector General Records (January 11, 2002, 67 FR 1447)
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