IG Corner

  • Published
  • By Maj Natalie Bonetti
  • 341st Missile Wing Inspector General
MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. --  What IS Air Force Fraud, Waste and Abuse (FWA)?

Though not all-inclusive, examples of FWA include bribery and acceptance of gratuities; travel (TDY) fraud; theft and abuse of Government property; making false statements; falsifying records; submitting false claims or using false weights and measures; conflicts of interest; and extravagant expenditure of Air Force funds.

What is the Air Force policy on FWA?

It is every individual's responsibility to prevent, detect and correct instances of FWA. Any individual aware of FWA or lack of controls that could permit resources to be wasted or diverted must report the situation through appropriate channels (AFI 90-301).

Who can file a FWA complaint?

Military personnel, DoD civilians, defense contractor employees, as well as private citizens. You may choose to remain anonymous; however, you will not be contacted regarding the complaint resolution outcome.

Who should you contact to report FWA?

To report suspected FWA, contact your local IG office within 60 days of the occurrence at 731-7076 or 731-7091 or FWA hotline at 731-6669. You may also contact the AFGSC FWA hotline at 318-456-4869 or DoD FWA hotline at 1-800-424-9098.