FCC OIG is pleased to share our Spring 2026 Semiannual Report to Congress. This report highlights our key accomplishments over the past 6 months to strengthen and protect FCC’s programs and operations.
Read Report: https://t.co/K0Hr1ZVjIs
DISH Wireless LLC (DISH), located in Englewood, Colorado, has agreed to pay $17,280,240 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act (FCA), common law, and the Communications Act of 1934 relating to claims to the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC’s) Emergency Broadband Benefits Program (EBBP) and its successor program, the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).
Read more here: https://t.co/NLnMOMXWVX
@USAttyPirro@FCC
DISH Wireless LLC to Pay More than $17M to Resolve False Claims Act and Administrative Allegations Related to FCC’s Broadband Benefits Programs
“The Justice Department will take action where companies and individuals knowingly violate the rules of federal programs and receive federal funds to which they are not entitled,” said @AAGShumate. “This settlement demonstrates our continuing commitment to ensure integrity in the FCC’s programs.”
https://t.co/NCHFY5RUoL
We are pleased to share FCC OIG’s 2026-2027 Work Plan, which identifies our anticipated mandatory and discretionary audits, inspections, and evaluations.
Read more: https://t.co/SFRiWIHnJb
This Memorial Day, FCC OIG joins the nation in honoring the service members who gave their lives to protect our country. We honor our heroes today and every day. #MemorialDay#NeverForgotten
The following is a message from FCC IG Fara Damelin regarding the DISH Wireless LLC settlement announced last week. A copy of the DOJ press release can be found here: https://t.co/b4rzOtK2e7
DISH to pay over $17 million to resolve allegations it made false claims against two FCC programs designed to provide broadband services to low-income households during the pandemic. Congratulations to our FCC OIG team and DOJ partners! Read more here: https://t.co/b4rzOtK2e7
FCC OIG Celebrates Public Service Recognition Week!
Many thanks to our team for their commitment to federal service and for their impactful oversight on behalf of the American people.
Together we are protecting programs that connect us all! #PSRW
We discussed OIG’s mission to combat fraud, waste & abuse, and shared insights into public service and career paths in federal oversight.
Many thanks to everyone who participated in our panel discussions and presentations!
Last week, FCC OIG spent a morning with our future, and it is bright!
We had the honor of hosting an outstanding cohort of interns from Kent State University’s Washington Program in National Issues.
We’re hiring! Come join our team and help conduct impactful oversight to strengthen and protect FCC programs and operations. #hiringApply: Assistant Inspector General for Investigations https://t.co/gml9NXngIc Auditor (Information Technology/Performance) https://t.co/JW51mE7C4D
We’re hiring an Assistant Inspector General for Audits, Inspections, and Evaluations!
Seeking a highly motivated, collaborative, and experienced oversight leader with a passion and track record for protecting federal funds to join our team!
Apply at: https://t.co/5FtmKMu6Uh
This Women’s History Month, we celebrate the life and legacy of June Gibbs-Brown, a prominent oversight leader. She served as Inspector General (IG) at 5 federal agencies and made lasting contributions that continue to inspire the IG Community. Learn more: https://t.co/0aMRZg7Ud7
We are pleased to share Larry Price has joined FCC OIG on a detail as the Acting Assistant Inspector General for Audits, Inspections, and Evaluations. We thank the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) OIG for lending us his expertise!
It was an exciting week at FCC OIG! We wrapped up our annual strategic planning workshop. We would like to thank our team for their insights & engagement, and we greatly appreciated the guest speakers who came out to support us!
Special thanks to the CIGIE team for hosting us!
FCC OIG New Advisory: To prevent fraud and reduce improper payments in FCC’s $4.98 billion “Rip and Replace “ Program
Read more- https://t.co/alQ5ZZxfGv
As we come to the end of Slam the Scam and National Consumer Protection Week, here are some indicators of possible fraud. If you suspect fraud related to FCC programs, please report it https://t.co/s9NUI8ULRJ. #fraudprevention
FCC OIG joins @TheSSAOIG and our oversight partners during #SlamTheScam week to stop fraud and protect our communities. If you suspect fraud related to FCC programs, please report it https://t.co/s9NUI8ULRJ.