Before You Submit a Complaint
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) takes every complaint seriously, reviewing and logging all submissions. Before you begin, please review the types of concerns we do and do not address.
What We Investigate
The OIG promotes integrity and accountability within Indiana’s executive branch of state government. We review allegations involving:
- Fraud, waste, abuse, or mismanagement of state resources by executive branch agencies, boards, commissions, or authorities.
- Violations of the Indiana Code of Ethics by current and former state officers, employees, appointees, or contractors.
- Misconduct related to state procurement, contracting, or grant administration under applicable statutes and administrative rules.
What We Do Not Investigate
The OIG does not have authority over:
- Judicial or legislative branch members, including lawyers, prosecutors, judges, or members of the Indiana General Assembly.
- Federal, county, or local governments, municipalities, or school corporations.
- Private businesses or nonprofit organizations.
- Personnel disputes, discrimination, or workplace grievances.
- Criminal matters outside state executive jurisdiction.
- For issues outside the OIG’s jurisdiction, please see our Jurisdiction Resource Guide for referral options.
Important Notice
Our mission is to protect the integrity of state government. We do not provide legal services or private remedies for individual disputes. We recommend pursuing alternative administrative or judicial remedies to obtain any individual relief.
What You Need for Your Complaint
To help us understand your concern and determine whether we can act on it, please include:
- The name and contact information of the individual, business, or state agency involved.
- A clear description of what happened, when it happened, and how you learned about it.
- Names and contact information for any witnesses or others who might be able to support your report.
Confidentiality, Referrals, and Anti-Retaliation
The OIG is committed to protecting the integrity of its investigations and the individuals who report concerns. Complaints and investigative records are confidential pursuant to Indiana Code § 4-2-7-8.
The OIG may refer complaints or information to other law enforcement or regulatory agencies if doing so serves public interest.
Indiana law prohibits retaliation against any current or former state officer, employee, or special state appointee for cooperating with an OIG investigation.
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