Office of Inspector General
Mission
The Inspector General advises the Commonwealth Transportation Commissioner, Commonwealth Transportation Board, Secretary of Transportation, and Governor’s Office on core matters relating to (1) the condition of agency accounting, financial and administrative controls; (2) investigations to resolve allegations of fraudulent, illegal, and/or inappropriate activities; (3) prevention and detection of fraud, waste, and abuse, and (4) coordination with federal and state law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) promotes integrity, accountability, and process improvements in the Department. In addition to the core responsibilities, the Inspector General promotes the Department’s programs and goals by creating and working toward a shared vision of values and ethical behaviors.
The Office of Inspector General also manages special projects and provides advisory services and technical assistance to management; as well as conducts business performance reviews, and coordinates and monitors Department action plans in response to external audits and reviews.
History
The Office of Inspector General for the Virginia Department of Transportation was formed in early 2000 to consolidate the antitrust, internal audit, external audit, and investigative functions of the Department; to elevate those functions to the highest management level, and to support a renewed emphasis on safeguarding the Department from internal and external waste. The OIG supports the Department’s mission to plan, develop, deliver and maintain (on time and on budget) the best possible transportation system for the traveling public. In order to support the Department, the OIG’s primary mission is to prevent and detect fraud, waste and abuse in the Virginia Department of Transportation. While committed to this mission, the OIG can play a vital role in bringing about constructive change in the Department by assisting in reviewing its operations for best practices.
Useful links
links – Commonwealth of Virginia
- Department of Accounts - Division of State Internal Audit
- State Employee Fraud Waste and Abuse Hotline
- VDOT Career Opportunities
links - Other
Contact Information
To report fraud, waste, and abuse contact the OIG, the Investigation Division, or the Virginia State Employee Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Hotline.
Wanda H. Wells, inspector general
Wanda.Wells@VDOT.Virginia.gov
Office of the Inspector General
CO Annex, Room 1410
1401 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 786-6066 (Voice)
(804) 225-3158 (FAX)
Investigation Division
(804) 786-2352
Virginia State Employee Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Hotline
(800) 723-1615 (anonymous)
