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The Intelligence Community Inspector General
In accordance with Title 50 U.S.C.A. Section 3033, the Inspector General of the
Intelligence Community (IC IG) conducts independent and objective audits, investigations,
inspections, and reviews to promote economy,
efficiency, effectiveness, and integration across the Intelligence Community.
Questions or comments about oversight of the Intelligence Community? Contact the
Office of the Intelligence Community Inspector General
Privacy and Civil Liberties
The Office of Civil Liberties, Privacy and Transparency (CLPT) leads the integration
of civil liberties and privacy protections into the policies, procedures, programs
and activities of the Intelligence Community (IC). Its overarching goal is to ensure
that the IC operates within the full scope of its authorities in a manner that protects civil
liberties and privacy, provides appropriate transparency, and earns and retains the trust of
the American people.
To report a potential civil liberties and privacy violation or file a complaint, please review the
requirements at the
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Equal Employment Opportunity Complaints
The Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO)
is responsible for the overall management of the ODNI EEO Program, and
provides IC-wide guidance in developing, implementing, and measuring progress
in EEO.
The ODNI is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all
employees and applicants based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, age, and mental or physical disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition,
and genetic information (including family medical history) and/or retaliation for protected EEO activity.
Additionally, ODNI policy safeguards against discrimination and harassment based on sexual orientation and
parental status. Prohibited discrimination includes any employment-related action motivated by a listed
protected characteristic.
Applicants or employees who believe they have been discriminated against by a listed
protected characteristic may raise their concerns to the
OEEO
Prepublication Classification Review
If you have worked for the ODNI in a staff or contract capacity and are intending to
share intelligence-related information with the public through social media posts, books
or television and film productions, you will need to submit the materials for approval.
For guidance and instructions, please email ODNI Prepublication Review at
ODNI-Pre-Pub@odni.gov
Freedom of Information Act Requests
The goal of the ODNI Freedom of Information Act / Privacy Act Office is to keep the public better
informed about the agency’s efforts and to ensure U.S. security through the release of as much
information as possible, consistent with the need to protect classified or sensitive information
under the exemption provisions of these laws.
FOIA Resources
Careers and Employment
The Intelligence Community provides dynamic careers to talented professionals in almost
every career category
. The ODNI is a senior-level agency that provides oversight
to the Intelligence Community. ODNI is primarily a staff organization that employs
subject-matter experts in the areas of collection, analysis, acquisition, policy,
human resources, and management.
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Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity
tackles some of the most difficult challenges across the intelligence agencies and disciplines,
and results from its programs are expected to transition to its IC customers. IARPA does not
have an operational mission and does not deploy technologies directly to the field.
If you would like to learn more about engaging with IARPA on their highly innovative work that is
already positively impacting the U.S. Intelligence Community and society in general, please follow the link below.
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IC IG
Office of the Intelligence Community Inspector General - Hotline
The official website for the Intelligence Community Office of the Inspector General (IC OIG) Hotline provides a confidential means for Intelligence Community employees, detailees, contractors, and the public to report information concerning suspected fraud, waste, abuse, or mismanagement of programs and activities within the responsibility and authority of the Director of National Intelligence.
What to report to the IC OIG Hotline
Report to the Hotline if your allegation potentially involves:
Fraud, waste, abuse, or mismanagement of programs related to an Intelligence Community program or activity
Administrative misconduct
A criminal act
An unauthorized disclosure of classified or sensitive
national security information
An illegal intelligence activity
The IC IG Hotline Program also processes:
Disclosures filed pursuant to the
Intelligence  Community Whistleblowers
Protection Act
Requests by IC employees and contractors for the IC OIG to review their allegations of reprisal under Presidential Policy Directive (PPD-19),
Intelligence Community Whistleblower Protection Act (ICWPA)
50 U.S.C. § 3033(k)(5)
50 U.S.C. §§ 3234
and
3341(j)
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What not to report
If you have an emergency, call 911 directly
Matters for whic​h regulations prescribe a different avenue for redress.
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Hotline Complaint
Report suspected fraud, waste, abuse, or mismanagement of programs and activities within the responsibility and authority of the Director of National Intelligence.
Step 1: Download the
Hotline Complaint Form,
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Step 2: Fill out the form
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ICWPA Disclosure
IC employees and contractors may disclose matters of “urgent concern” to the congressional intelligence committees under the
Intelligence Community Whistleblower Protection Act (ICWPA)
50 U.S.C. § 3033(k)(5)
Step 1: Download the
ICWPA Form,
using *Microsoft Edge*
Step 2: Fill out the form
Step 3: Email the completed form to:
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External Review Panel
After exhausting your agency’s or department's review process and receiving the final written decision on your reprisal allegations, request the IC OIG review allegations of reprisal under PPD-19,
Protecting Whistleblowers with Access to Classified Information
50 U.S.C. §§ 3234,
and
3341(j).
Step 1: Download the
ERP Form,
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Step 2: Fill out the form
Step 3: Email the completed form to:
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Mail
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Fax
Open:
571-204-8088
Reprisal against an employee for making a complaint or disclosing information to the IC OIG is prohibited. If you believe you have been subjected to reprisal due to a complaint or disclosure, contact the IC OIG. Protection from reprisal does not extend to an employee who makes a complaint or discloses information with knowledge that the complaint or information is false or with willful disregard for its truth or falsity. ​
Matters for whic​h regulations prescribe a different avenue for redress.
If you are a current Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) employee, detailee, contractor, or applicant, and wish to file a complaint related to discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or retaliation, contact the Intelligence Community Equal Employment Opportunity Office (IC EEO). Please contact the IC EEO Hotline at (301) 243-0704
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or call at 703-275-1240
If you are a current Office of the Director of National Intelligence employee, detailee, or contractor, and wish to report security and counterintelligence incidents and/or concerns to include potential insider threat issues, please call the ODNI Security and Counterintelligence and Insider Threat office directly at (571) 280-5400
For possible violations of civil liberties, privacy, and transparency in the administration of ODNI programs and operations, please refer to
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