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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE SUBMITTING A FRAUD REPORTING FORM. THIS INFORMATION WILL HELP YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT INFORMATION HELPS WITH OUR INVESTIGATIVE EFFORTS.
We understand that in many cases, people wish to report fraud but would like to remain anonymous, however this does provide some challenges. If you are submitting a report anonymously, please review the tips below to help you in submitting an allegation of fraud. Generally, provide as much information as you have available and consider including:
PLEASE CONTINUE FOR THE FRAUD REPORTING FORM AND INSTRUCTIONS ON SUBMISSION.
GARS is committed to fighting benefit fraud to protect the benefits owed to our members and retirees. Attempting to defraud GARS carries serious consequences including prison time, fines, and termination of GARS benefits. Each convictable fraud offense is punishable as a Class 3 felony. GARS will do everything within its powers to investigate fraud internally and to work with governmental agencies, State and local law enforcement, and state's attorneys in uncovering and prosecuting fraudulent actions that impact the retirement system.
Please note that GARS does not investigate reports of fraud, waste, and abuse that pertains to matters outside of the benefits that GARS administers. Other governmental entities, including the Illinois Office of the Executive Inspector General (OEIG), have been established to investigate allegations of fraud, waste or abuse occurring within State of Illinois agencies under the Governor and such complaints should be directed to the appropriate agency.
We provide multiple methods for reporting alleged fraud that impacts GARS. Reports of fraud can be submitted by phone, mail, email, or fax.
Call: 217-782-3437Fax: 217-547-9748Email: reportfraud@srs.illinois.gov
General Assembly Retirement System of Illinoisc/o Internal Auditor2101 S. Veterans ParkwayP.O. Box 19255Springfield, IL 62794-9255
Complete a report form and send to GARS by one of the above methods.
Providing Information
It is very important that you provide as much information as possible about the alleged fraud. The more you tell us, the better the chance we can effectively investigate the allegation.
If you are submitting an allegation of fraud, please consider completing the GARS Fraud Reporting Form. This helps us gather the most information by providing you with considerations on what to include. It is not necessary to complete this form to submit a report or allegation.
What we investigate
What does GARS do with reports or allegations of fraud?
GARS Internal Audit collects each report of alleged fraud. Working with GARS staff, each report is reviewed to determine the course of action necessary to properly investigate, review or dismiss. GARS will not provide any follow-up correspondence unless additional information is needed to further our efforts. Under no circumstance will GARS provide you with the "status" of actions taken on the allegation.