FCC OIG Wants Social Media Tips on Abuse of COVID-19 Funds

The FCC Office of Inspector General created social media accounts to increase visibility and gather information on possible waste, fraud and abuse of the money appropriated for the agency’s COVID-10 relief programs, said a release Tuesday. “OIG is a small office with fewer than 50 full-time employees that nonetheless is responsible for the oversight of FCC operations and billions of dollars in funds.” The accounts are being created “with the expectation that individuals or entities with helpful information will come forward to assist us,” it said. The accounts are on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.