The Securities and Exchange Commission

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The primary functions of the Office of Inspector General are to

1) perform audits of Commission operations, programs, activities, functions, and organizations, and

2) conduct investigations of alleged staff (and contractor) misconduct.

The Office accepts written or oral complaints, as well as anonymous allegations, although investigations are usually most effective if the complainant can provide specific information or documents upon request. The Office is also interested in receiving suggestions for possible improvements to the SEC's programs and operations.

You may send information about possible staff or contractor misconduct, or suggestions for improvements, to this mailbox. If you are comfortable in doing so, we ask that you provide your name, postal address, e-mail address, and a daytime telephone number where you can be reached easily. Remember that your e-mail is not confidential and others may intercept and read your e-mail. If you do not wish to send information to us via e-mail, you may telephone us at [phone], FAX us at [phone], or write to the following address:

Office of Inspector General
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20549-1107

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This mailbox may be used to contact the SEC's Office of Inspector General. This mailbox should not be used to report possible violations of the federal securities laws by persons outside the SEC (see Enforcement Complaint Center) or to make a complaint about your broker or an unfair sales practice (contact the Commission's Office of Investor Education and Assistance at 202-942-7040 or by e-mail at [e-mail].)