Anti-Corruption HOT LINE

The OIG is responsible for receiving and investigating allegations of unethical behavior or misconduct of staff or corrupt or fraudulent activities involving financial transactions processed by GS/OAS staff and performance contractors through the OAS.   Allegations may be reported to the Inspector General in person, by telephone, by e-mail, by facsimile, by regular mail, anonymously or identifying yourself.

The OAS Anti-corruption hotline is:

By telephone                 202-458-6888
By facsimile (fax)           202-458-3757
By e-mail to:                 OIGhotline@oas.org
By mail:
                      Organization of American States
                      Attention: L. Fealing, Inspector General
                      1889 F Street N.W. - GSB Room T-60
                      Washington, D.C.   20006
                      USA 

Executive Order 05-8 establishes the General Secretariat’s written policy that provides protection for whistleblowers and witnesses. This policy strictly prohibits retaliation against any staff member for reporting an allegation of fraud or corruption or a violation of a mandate or rule or regulation of the General Secretariat. Moreover, requests for confidentiality or anonymity when presenting an allegation will be honored.