Kentucky Transportation Cabinet

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet

Office of Inspector General

General Information for Filing a Complaint

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) was created to promote integrity, accountability, and efficiency within the Transportation Cabinet by investigating reports of waste, fraud, and abuse. Investigations conducted by OIG staff include examining specific allegations, reports, or other information indicating possible violation of law or regulation. Findings of criminal violation are taken before state or federal judicial authorities for prosecution.

Employees of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), as well as employees of other state and federal agencies and the general public are encouraged to report suspected wrongdoings occurring within the Cabinet to the OIG.

Suspected wrongdoings may include:

Contract and procurement fraud

False claims

Bribery or solicitation of bribes

Solicitation or acceptance of illegal gratuities

Kickbacks

Health, safety, or environmental violations

Ethical violations or conflicts of interest

Theft or misuse of government property

Retaliation for whistleblower complaints

Any type of corruption, fraud, waste and abuse involving KYTC employees

Tips for filing a complaint

Although you may wish to remain anonymous, the OIG encourages you to provide sufficient contact information. Kentucky statutes provide protection to employees who, in good faith, report suspected wrongdoing related to an actual or suspected violation of the law, statute, executive order, administrative regulation, mandate, rule, or ordinance, or any facts or information relative to actual or suspected mismanagement, waste, fraud, abuse of authority, or a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety. (KRS 61.102)

Complaints may be submitted by calling the OIG hotline at 1-866-KYTC-OIG (598-2644); by writing to the Office of Inspector General, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Berry Mansion, 700 Louisville Road, Frankfort, KY 40622; or by submitting the information electronically, at http://transportation.ky.gov/oig .

Office of the Inspector General

Complaint Form

Your Name ___________________________________________________________________

(first) (middle initial) (last)

Your Address _________________________________________________________________

(street)

_________________________________________________________________

(city) (state) (zip code)

Contact Information

Daytime Phone ( )______________E-mail____________________________

My complaint is against (select all that apply):

___ KYTC management ___KYTC employee

___Contractor ___Other______________________________

Occurrence Location: City:_____________________ County:_______________

Occurrence Date:___________________________ Time:___________________

Briefly describe the subject and nature of your complaint. Include any supporting evidence you may have, such as photos, records, notes, journals. (use reverse side of form if necessary)

Please provide names, addresses, and contact information for others who may be aware of the above reported occurrence. (use reverse side of form if necessary)

Submit the completed form to the Office of Inspector General, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Berry Mansion, 700 Louisville Road, Frankfort, KY 40622. You may also file your complaint electronically at http://transportation.ky.gov/oig or call 1-866-KYTC-OIG (502-598-2644).

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