Helpful Links
Depending on the nature of your complaint, OIG may not have jurisdiction to investigate, or it may be more efficiently addressed by another agency. This list covers some of the common complaint types received by OIG that may be handled by other agencies.
Attorneys
Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board
225-293-3900
Consumer Disputes
225-346-5222
Louisiana Attorney General
225-326-6465
Coroners
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
504-568-6820
Corrections
Complaints or concerns related to inmates in the custody of the Department of Corrections can be reported directly to DOC through the DOC online complaint form.
The Department of Corrections website contains a map of all facilities in the state along with phone numbers and contact information for those facilities.
Ethics
Suspected violations of state ethics laws can be reported to:
225-219-5600
Identify Theft
Contact your city police department or parish sheriff’s office to report identity theft.
You can additionally review the steps listed at https://www.usa.gov/identity-theft.
877-438-4338
Law Enforcement
Complaints about your city police department or parish sheriff’s office should first be addressed to that agency’s administration or internal affairs department.
Complaints may also be addressed to Louisiana Attorney General's Office, or the FBI may conduct investigations in some circumstances.
Parish Jails
Parish jails are operated by the Sheriff’s Office. OIG does not have jurisdiction over local government agencies or officials.
The sheriff’s directory on the Louisiana Association of Sheriff’s website has a listing of administration and jail phone numbers for each parish.
PPP Small Business Loans
Covid related small business loans are federal funds that were not issued or disbursed through a state agency and are not in the jurisdiction of OIG. These complaints can be addressed to:
US Small Business Administration OIG
800-767-0385
Social Security
US Social Security Administration OIG
800-269-0271
Utilities
MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 94095, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9095
PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 602 North 5th Street, Suite 621, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
PHONE NUMBER: (225) 342-4262 | FAX NUMBER: (225) 342-6761
FRAUD AND ABUSE HOTLINE: 866-201-2549
