Report Fraud, Waste, or Abuse Related to Activities in County Government
The OIG is interested in receiving information related to fraud, waste, abuse, or mismanagement in activities of County Government, Independent County Agencies, or Montgomery County Funded Educational Systems. The OIG Hotline is monitored by staff between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
If you prefer to submit a complaint in a language other than English or Spanish, please email us.
FRAUD
Any intentional act or omission for personal gain designed to deprive the county of its resources or assets to which the individual or person is not entitled. Fraud can occur through the spoken word or by an individual’s conduct and actions.
WASTE
The careless expenditure of county funds or resources above and beyond the level that is reasonably required to meet the needs of the county, or the consumption or use of county resources that is not authorized.
ABUSE
The improper use of county resources in a manner contrary to law, policy or rules, or the improper use of one's position for private gain or advantage for himself or herself or any other person.