- We will not undertake an investigation unless we have a basis for believing that your complaint has sufficient merit to warrant an investigation. You should therefore include a clear statement of what you believe the improper activity to be, why you believe the activity is improper, who is involved, and what evidence we may examine to validate what you are alleging.
Your complaint should therefore include, but not be limited to:
- A clear and concise statement of what you are alleging to be improper activity and why you believe it is improper.
- The name and title of the person/persons you are making the complaint about
- The agency, division, and location where the action(s) occurred.
- When the action(s) occurred.
- The specific state or federal law or state regulation that has been violated.
- The names and contact information for any witnesses who can confirm the truth of what you are saying.
- Copies of any documents that will support what you are saying. Please do not submit original documents, as they cannot be returned.
- Your name and phone number*.
*Complaints may be filed anonymously. However, by including your name and phone number, we can reach you to gather further information that may be necessary for a thorough investigation. In addition, the law provides remedies for individuals subjected to retaliation as a result of their whistleblower activities. All information concerning the identity of a person making a complaint is strictly confidential under state law and will not be released by this office or the Attorney General without the consent of the complainant, unless we or the Attorney General determine that such disclosure is unavoidable.
Each allegation should be noted separately and supported with as much specific information as possible. Proving allegations can often be difficult.
Supplying detailed information contributes to a thorough and efficient investigation. Such information should normally address questions of: who, when, where, what, how and how much.
