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Fraud Reporting Guidelines

Attention: To protect the confidentiality of investigations and complainants, The Office of the State Auditor will not provide status updates and will not confirm or deny the existence of a complaint. 

The Investigations Division investigates the loss and misuse of state and local government funds and property, for example:

  • Illegal acts affecting state or local governments such as embezzlement, theft, fraud, and conflicts of interest

  • Significant abuse of state or local government equipment or property

  • Clear misuse of state or local government property, programs, or work time for personal gain

  • Gross misconduct of state or local government officials or employees resulting in significant financial effects

  • Kickbacks or bribes to state or local government workers or officials or to state or local government vendors

The Investigations Division does not investigate:

  • Allegations or complaints without sufficient factual basis

  • Allegations involving personal federal or state tax fraud

  • Improper acts by federal officials or related to federal programs not administered by the state, such as federal income tax

  • Improper acts of private entities not contracting with state or local governmental entities

  • Allegations against state or local officials regarding personal matters

  • Human mistakes by state or local government employees

  • Allegations involving imminent risk of bodily harm (child abuse, elder abuse, etc.)

What we need to begin our review:

In order to most efficiently utilize our investigative resources, and to protect the identity and reputation or individuals incorrectly accused of committing improper acts, we do not undertake formal investigations without adequate cause. Evidence to corroborate your allegation such as documents, witnesses, and other specific and relevant information assists in determining whether there is adequate cause to warrant an investigation. Please be sure to provide:

  • Specific and relevant information

  • First and last names of any individuals mentioned

  • Contact information of any individuals mentioned

  • Location or address at which the improper activity is occurring

  • Documentation or other evidence, if available

Without adequate information, we may conclude that an investigation should not be opened.

What we will do with your information:

  • Conduct an initial assessment to determine if facts are sufficient to indicate that fraud has occurred

  • Open a formal investigation if sufficient evidence indicates fraud or illegal acts by state or local government officials or employees

  • Review the financial implications of an allegation about significant waste or abuse of State or local government resources

  • Refer criminal matters to the relevant prosecuting attorney as appropriate

  • Refer matters which do not fall under our jurisdiction to the appropriate regulatory or investigatory agency, if available

The Office of the State Auditor has the authority to investigate any alleged or suspected violation of the law by an elected official, officer, or employee of any entity. If you suspect an improper governmental activity, please report it.

All information concerning the identity of a person or group of persons making a complaint is strictly confidential and will not be released by this Office unless pursuant to an order by competent judicial authority. However, such information may be shared with other governmental agencies that become involved during the course of any related investigation.

Mississippi public employees are protected by the Whistleblower Act (M.C.A. 25-9-171 ET SEQ) from retaliation resulting directly from truthfully testifying or providing information of improper governmental action.

Please fill out the form below to file a complaint. 

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Name of Person Making Complaint (Complainant)  *
Address of Person Making Complaint (Complainant)  *
Phone Number of Person Making Complaint (Complainant)  *
Email of Person Making Complaint (Complainant)  *
Name of Person(s) Against Whom Complaint is Made (Subject) *
Address of Person(s) Against Whom Complaint is Made (Subject) *
Phone Number of Person(s) Against Whom Complaint is Made (Subject) *
Email of Person(s) Against Whom Complaint is Made (Subject) *
Did You Observe The Violations? *
If So, Are You Willing To Sign A Sworn Statement About The Violations? *
How were state or local government funds or property involved? *
What was the date and time of the incident? *
How were you made aware of the problem? *
In your own words, please describe the violations of law which you have observed. The description should include the alleged violation and any details relating to it, such as names, additional witnesses, dates, places, and amount of money, if known.  *
I do certify that the statements mentioned in the above complaint are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and are made of my own free will. I understand that false reporting of a crime (97-35-47) or any element of a crime to any law enforcement officer or to any officer of any court is a crime punishable by one year imprisonment and payment to the law enforcement agency or court of all costs and expenses involved in the investigation of the false crime. The law is strictly enforced. *
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