Report Fraud, Waste and Abuse of City Resources 

CALL: 1-866-428-1514

(toll free 24 hrs - 7 days/week)

Or click here to file a web-based report

The City of Los Angeles, Office of the Controller, operates a confidential hotline for City employees, contractors, citizens and other interested parties to report fraud, waste and abuse affecting City resources. The City has contracted with an independent company (The Network) whose trained intake specialists will receive all calls and web-based reports. You may remain anonymous.

What to Report

•   Theft of City resources (e.g., cash, equipment, supplies or materials)
•   Record falsification
•   Payroll fraud or time abuse
•   Kickbacks or bribes
•   Intentional misuse of City equipment or property
•   Contractor fraud
•   Gross mismanagement of resources, including careless expenditures
•   Gross disregard of policy and procedural controls

Complaint Evaluation

The Controller's Fraud, Waste and Abuse Unit will conduct a thorough analysis of each complaint. In order to protect the confidential reporting process, updates of actions will not be provided.

Additional City Contacts:

Other Non-City Hotlines or agencies to report:

•   Elder Abuse (800) 992-1660
•   California Bar Association (213) 765-1000
•   California Medical Board (800) 633-2322
•   Child Abuse Hotline (800) 540-4000
•   Child Support Hotline (323) 890-9800
•   Consumer Affairs (213) 974-1452
•   Contractor State License Board
•   Federal Trade Commission (877) IDTHEFT or (877) 438-4338
•   Internet Crime Complaint Center
•   Internal Revenue Service (800) 829-0433
•   L.A. County Fraud Hotline (800) 544-6861
•   Mail theft/fraud/tampering (626) 405-1200
•   Medi-Cal Fraud (800) 822-6222
•   Medi-care Fraud (800) 223-2164
•   Social Security Fraud (800) 269-0271
•   Welfare Fraud (800) 349-9970

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