The mission of the Office of the Inspector General 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.
West Virginia Code §15A-13-1 establishes the Office of the Inspector General as a separate agency within the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security. The Inspector General, who is appointed by the Governor and is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate, reports to the Governor of West Virginia.
Make a Report to the WV DHS OIG
If you know about waste, fraud, abuse, misconduct, or whistleblower retaliation within the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security, you may report it to the OIG Hotline in one of three ways:
*Reports may be made anonymously.
The West Virginia Department of Homeland Security OIG accepts complaints related to the following components:
- West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation
- West Virginia State Police
- West Virginia Fire Marshal's Office
- West Virginia Division of Emergency Management
- West Virginia Fusion Center
- West Virginia Parole Board
- West Virginia Division of Administrative Services
- West Virginia Division of Protective Services
The West Virginia Department of Homeland Security OIG also has jurisdiction to investigate allegations of whistleblower retaliation involving any of the above-listed state agencies.
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.
What NOT to Report to the Department of Homeland Security OIG
The following matters 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
Office of the Inspector General | 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston, WV 25305 | (304) 558-2930