GSA Office of Inspector General

Meet the IG

The U.S. Senate confirmed Carol Fortine Ochoa as the Inspector General of the U.S. General Services Administration on July 29, 2015. As Inspector General, Ms. Ochoa leads a nationwide workforce of more than 300 auditors, special agents, attorneys, and other professional staff whose mission is to detect and deter waste, fraud, abuse, and misconduct and to promote economy and efficiency in GSA operations.

Excluded Vendors - U.S. Map

The OIG has developed a map that links to state excluded vendor sites, which can be accessed here.

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is an independent unit established by law which is responsible for promoting economy, efficiency, and effectiveness and detecting and preventing fraud, waste, and mismanagement in the General Services Administration's (GSA) programs and operations. Our mission is to help the GSA to effectively carry out its responsibilities and to protect the public interest by bringing about positive changes in the performance, accountability, and integrity of GSA programs and operations.

We meet our mission through:

Independent audits and reviews of contracts, data and financial systems, information technology, and programs.
Criminal and civil investigations.
Reviews of proposed legislation and regulations.
Consultation with GSA, congressional, and law enforcement officials.

Recent Reports

October 3, 2017

Implementation Review of Action Plan: Audit of Contractor Team Arrangement Use, A130009/Q/A/P140004, September 8, 2014

Issue Date:

09/28/2017

Business Line:

Federal Acquisition Services

A170095_1.pdf

September 28, 2017

Limited Scope Audit of GSA's Centralized Household Goods Traffic Management Program Tariff and Tender of Service

Issue Date:

09/28/2017

Business Line:

Federal Acquisition Services

A170025_1.pdf

September 22, 2017

GSA Office of Inspector General's Fiscal Year 2016 Risk Assessment of GSA's Charge Card Program, Audit Memorandum Number A170042

Issue Date:

09/22/2017

Business Line:

Other GSA Services

A170042_1.pdf

Recent News

August 11, 2017

Palm Harbor Man Sentenced to Prison for Defrauding More Than 1,000 Companies over FEMA Contracts

Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Charlene E. Honeywell today sentenced Michael Pirolo (48, Palm Harbor) to four years and two months in federal prison for wire fraud. As part of his sentence, the Court also entered a money judgment in the amount of $594,000, the proceeds of the criminal conduct. Pirolo pleaded guilty on April 10, 2017.

August 10, 2017

Defense Contractor ADS Inc. Agrees to Pay $16 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations

Virginia Beach, Virginia-based contractor ADS Inc. and its subsidiaries have agreed to pay the United States $16 million to settle allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by knowingly conspiring with and causing purported small businesses to submit false claims for payment in connection with fraudulently obtained small business contracts, the Department of Justice announced today. The settlement further resolves allegations that ADS engaged in improper bid rigging relating to certain of the fraudulently obtained contracts.

July 28, 2017

Former GSA Official and Husband Sentenced for Nepotism Scheme

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A former senior official with the General Services Administration and her husband were sentenced today to 18 months and 1 year in prison, respectively, for engaging in a nepotism hiring scheme.