DOD INSPECTOR GENERAL MISSION

The mission of the Defense Inspector General is to provide independent, relevant, and timely oversight of the Department of Defense that: supports the Warfighter; promotes accountability, integrity, and efficiency; advises the Secretary of Defense and Congress; and informs the Public.

COMMITMENT TO OUR TROOPS

 

During Spring-Fall 2010, the Defense Hotline received 9,016 contacts from the general public and members of the DoD community:  10 percent via U.S. mail, 33 percent via e-mail, five percent via the internet, 1.5 percent via the Government Accountability Office, 50 percent via the telephone, and .5 percent from Congressional Inquiries.  Based on these contacts, the Hotline initiated 1,265 cases.

View the DoD IG Semiannual Report 

QUICK REFERENCE LIST

Hotline Phone:
800-424-9098(Toll-Free)
703-604-8799(Commercial)
664-8799(DSN)

Southwest Asia Hotline:
877-363-3348(Toll-Free)
664-1151(DSN)

Hotline Fax Number:
703-604-8567(Commercial)
664-8567(DSN)

GOVERNING STATUTES & REGULATIONS

Inspector General Act of 1978
Inspector General Reform Act of 2008
DoD Directive 1401.03
DoD Directive 5106.01
DoD Directive 5505.06
DoD Instruction 5505.2
DoD Directive 6490.1
DoD Instruction 6490.4
DoD Instruction 7050.01
DoD Directive 7050.06
DoD IG Instruction 7050.11
10 U.S.C. § 2409