WVDHS OIG Hotline

9/18/2024

​West Virginia Department of Homeland Security Office of the Inspector General 

The mission of the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security's Office of the Inspector General (WV DHS OIG) is to detect and deter waste, fraud, abuse of departmental funds, and behavior that threatens public safety or demonstrates negligence, incompetence, misfeasance, or malfeasance in the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security, and to promote economy and efficiency in the Department's operations and agencies.

The West Virginia Department of Homeland Security OIG accepts complaints related to the following:

  • West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation
  • West Virginia State Police
  • West Virginia Fire Marshal's Office
  • West Virginia Emergency Management Division
  • West Virginia Fusion Center
  • West Virginia Parole Board
  • West Virginia Division of Administrative Services
  • West Virginia Division of Protective Services

What to Report to the Department of Homeland Security OIG

You may report waste, fraud, abuse, or misconduct relating to a West Virginia Department of Homeland Security's employees, programs, contracts, or grants to the West Virginia OIG Hotline.

Do NOT report the following matters to the Department of Homeland Security OIG

These are generally not investigated by the Homeland Security OIG:

  • 911 emergencies
  • EEO complaints
  • Misconduct by judges
  • Misconduct by local police departments
  • Misconduct by elected officials

WAYS TO SUBMIT A COMPLAINT

CALL: 304-558-2930

SEND AN EMAIL: dhsoig@wv.gov

Download the information sheet​.

Complaints may be submitted anonymously.

Office of the Inspector General

Building 1, Room W-400 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East Charleston, WV 25305

Office: 304-558-2930

Fax: 304-558-6221

Office Hours:  8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. M-F​



Contact Information

Lora D Lipscomb, Public Information Officer