RICHMOND
— As part of his government reform initiatives to make Virginia state agencies
run more efficiently and effectively, Governor Bob McDonnell has signed Executive
Order Number 52 (2012) establishing the State Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline
for use by citizens. The State Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Hotline was previously
available only to state employees who wished to report fraud and abuse.
"The
wise stewardship of taxpayer dollars demands constant vigilance to prevent
fraud, waste, and abuse in the operations of state government," said Governor
McDonnell. "Providing this opportunity to our citizens to alert the state
inspector general to possible fraud, waste and abuse of state resources will
promote not only efficient governance, but will allow citizens to take an active
role in ensuring their investment in government services is properly
managed."
The
Commonwealth has maintained the State Employee Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline
since 1992. This service enabled state employees to anonymously alert the
Division of State Internal Audit of possible fraud, waste or abuse within
executive branch agencies. Last year Governor McDonnell signed legislation
approved by the General Assembly creating the Office of the State Inspector
General to take a comprehensive look at executive branch agencies, including
institutions of higher education, and investigate any accusations of wrongdoing.
The newly expanded office is working with all state agencies to develop tools to
improve governance and reduce waste.
Reports
to the hotline are anonymous and confidential. Citizens may contact the State
Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline via:
Telephone:
800-723-1615 (Within Virginia) 804-225-3106
(Outside Virginia)
E-Mail:
dsia@doa.virginia.gov
Fax:
804-371-0165
U.S.
Mail: State Fraud, Waste, Abuse Hotline, PO
Box 1971, Richmond,
VA 23218
Copyright 2012 by Young Broadcasting of Richmond
