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NIWC Pacific Inspector General

TO SUPPORT THE DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY, WE WILL:
  • Provide candid, objective and uninhibited analysis and advice.
  • Conduct our activities with the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.
  • Advocate for quality of life for Sailors, their families and DON civilian employees.

You are an important source for identifying and reporting fraud, waste, and abuse. If you have knowledge of fraud, waste, or abuse (in other words, of any alleged violation of law or policy), please contact our office using any of the reporting options below. Please be as specific and factual as possible. You may submit a complaint to us anonymously or confidentially.

  1. Email: W_SPSC_SSC_PAC_hotline_US@navy.mil
  2. Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Hotline: 619/DSN 553.4393

How To Submit a Complaint:

Before you submit a complaint

STEP 1 – Determine the best method of addressing your issue. Use the correct channels. Use the local chain of command starting at the lowest possible level before elevating your issue to the next higher level. Review the IG’s “How to Resolve a Complaint (A-Z).” If you don’t find your issue, contact your legal officer, public affairs officer or NIWC Pacific IG office for assistance.
 
STEP 2 – Review the Naval Inspector General website “Hotline Procedure Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)” so you will know what to expect when you file a hotline complaint.
 
STEP 3 – If you have used your chain of command, reviewed the IG’s “How to Resolve a Complaint” list and the IG’s frequently asked questions list to determine if your issue is appropriate for the NIWC Pacific IG Office.

How To Submit a Complaint:

Before Submitting a Complaint, Please Include the Following Information:

  • Who – Individual’s full name, rank/grade and duty station?
  • What – Specific wrongdoing and why you believe the activity is misconduct. Include the rule, regulation or law that was violated?
  • Where – Location where the wrongdoing occurred.
  • When – Specific dates and times?
  • How much – Estimated dollar loss.
  • Why and how – Describe why and how you believe the offense was perpetrated?

(Please include what you have done to try to resolve the issue. What do you want the IG office to do?)

Additional Tips and Comments

  • Be completely honest with the IG office by presenting good faith allegations of wrongdoing
  • The IG office cannot change regulations. However, it can recommend changes to regulations
  • The IG office can only provided recommendations or advice to managers and the commanding officer. It cannot order changes
  • The IG office can only resolve a case on the basis of provable fact. If evidence cannot be found to support the allegations, the allegations cannot be substantiated

Submit a Complaint

Telephone: (619) 553-4393 (24/7)



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Mail
Inspector General
ATTN: Code 00I00
NIWC Pacific
53560 Hull Street
San Diego, CA 92152
NIWC_PAC_OIG.fct@us.navy.mil

Contact Information

NIWC Pacific IG

Phone: 888-888-8888
W_SPSC_SSC_PAC_hotline_US@navy.mil

NAVWAR IG

Phone: 619-524-7070
navwarighotline.fct@navy.mil

Navy Hotline

Phone: 800-522-3451
NAVIGHotlines.fct@navy.mil

Department of Defense Hotline

Phone: 800-424-9098

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