COMDTINST 5800.2 governs coordination of investigations and criminal, civil, contractual, and administrative remedies for procurement fraud and corruption.
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The publication defines abuse, corruption, cost mischarging, defective products, fraud, waste, and related procurement terms. It requires qualifying incidents to be reported to the Coast Guard Investigative Service and addresses remedies plans and investigative coordination.
Applies to: All Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, deputy/assistant commandants, and chiefs of headquarters staff elements will comply with the provisions of this Instruction.
All actual, alleged or suspected incidents of fraud or corruption related to Coast Guard procurement activities shall be reported to the Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS) for investigation, when appropriate, in collaboration with other investigative agencies as necessary. (paragraph 6)
Individuals submitting a report of fraud or corruption are encouraged to advise the servicing legal office and Office of Procurement Law in addition to filing a report with CGIS. (paragraph 6)
Cost mischarging is defined as improper allocation of contract costs or charging at higher than allowed rates, charging to indirect accounts those charges that should be direct, or vice versa. (paragraph 5)
A product or the component of a product that fails to function or operate in accordance with the terms of a contract, its specifications or drawings, or with applicable federal or military specifications. (paragraph 5)
Criminal, civil, contractual, and administrative actions that should be initiated by a commander or official having responsibility over a matter central to a procurement fraud case in order to protect USCG interests and to deter future incidents of fraudulent conduct. (paragraph 5)